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Introduced
10/02/2023
10/02/2023
In Committee
10/02/2023
10/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act," amends the Internal Revenue Code to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad. The key provisions include: 1) Allowing applicable individuals, as well as their spouses, to have the time they were detained or held hostage abroad disregarded for tax purposes, similar to the benefits provided under section 7508 of the tax code. 2) Requiring the Secretary of State and Attorney General to provide the Treasury Secretary with information to identify these applicable individuals. 3) Establishing a program for the Treasury Secretary to refund or abate any penalties, interest, or additional taxes paid by eligible individuals during the period they were detained or held hostage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Dina Titus (D)*,
Don Beyer (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
French Hill (R),
Dean Phillips (D),
Haley Stevens (D),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 10/02/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5872/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5872/BILLS-118hr5872ih.pdf |
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