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SENATE 1679118th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

Last Action
5/18/2023

Actions

  • 2023-05-18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • 2023-05-18Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-05-18 (00)

Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals and their spouses who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad. It also allows for reimbursement and abatement of penalties and fines paid by detained individuals.

Cosponsors (5)

  • Mike Rounds (R-SD)
  • Ron Wyden (D-OR)
  • Thomas Tillis (R-NC)
  • Ben Cardin (D-MD)
  • Bill Cassidy (R-LA)

Subjects

  • Administrative remedies
  • Computers and information technology
  • Detention of persons
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
  • Tax-exempt organizations
  • Terrorism
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