H.R. 5693 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for volunteer firefighters.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to edit the wikiVolunteer Firefighter Recruitment and beRetention Act of 2008- Amends the firstInternal Revenue Code to provideallow volunteer firefighters with eight or more years of service a detailed summary of the bill!)$1,500 tax credit ($1,000 for three or more years).
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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== Points in Favor ==

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