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Introduced
06/08/2020
06/08/2020
In Committee
06/08/2020
06/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for attorney fees and court costs in connection with a claim of a consumer protection violation.
AI Summary
This bill, the End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act, amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and court costs incurred in connection with consumer protection violation claims. The bill defines "consumer protection violation" broadly, covering a range of federal laws related to consumer protection, as well as state and local laws and common law claims. This deduction would apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during tax years ending after the bill's enactment, with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during those tax years.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Catherine Cortez Masto (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 06/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3913/all-info | 06/09/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3913/BILLS-116s3913is.pdf | 07/09/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3913/BILLS-116s3913is.pdf.pdf | 07/09/2020 |
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