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US HR5494

US HR5494
Catastrophe Loss Mitigation Incentive and Tax Parity Act of 2019


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Introduced
12/19/2019
In Committee
12/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any qualified catastrophe mitigation payment made under a state-based catastrophe loss mitigation program. A qualified catastrophe mitigation payment means any amount received for making improvements to an individual's residence for the sole purpose of reducing the damage that would be done to such residence by a windstorm, earthquake, or wildfire.

AI Summary

This bill, the Catastrophe Loss Mitigation Incentive and Tax Parity Act of 2019, excludes from gross income for income tax purposes any qualified catastrophe mitigation payment made under a state-based catastrophe loss mitigation program. A qualified catastrophe mitigation payment is any amount received by an individual to make improvements to their residence for the sole purpose of reducing damage from windstorms, earthquakes, or wildfires. The bill also includes conforming amendments to existing law and applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 12/19/2019)

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