Pub. L. 115-97, tit. I, subtit. C, pt. VI, subpt. D, sec. 13542
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION FOR ELECTING SMALL BUSINESS TRUSTS.
SEC. 13542. CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION FOR ELECTING SMALL BUSINESS TRUSTS.(a) In General.—Section 641(c)(2) is amended by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph:“(E)(i) Section 642(c) shall not apply.“(ii) For purposes of section 170(b)(1)(G), adjusted gross income shall be computed in the same manner as in the case of an individual, except that the deductions for costs which are paid or incurred in connection with the administration of the trust and which would not have been incurred if the property were not held in such trust shall be treated as allowable in arriving at adjusted gross income.”.(b) Effective Date.—The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.131 STAT. 2155