End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Passed both chambers: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Passed both chambers
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Oct 14
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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What it does
End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act This bill extends certain federal tax deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. The bill also allows for an abatement and refund of additional taxes, interest, and penalties assessed to such individuals for failing to meet a federal tax deadline during a period of detention. Specifically, under the bill, the time period during which a U.S. national is unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad is disregarded in determining certain federal tax deadlines, including deadlines for filing a return for and paying federal income, estate, gift, employment, or…
Official summary · Reported to House · Sep 8
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Who is involved
- Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]Lead sponsor
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]Co-sponsor
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