Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

12/15/2023, 4:02 PM

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 a refund and abatement of penalties and fines paid by detained individuals.

Congress
118
Number
HR - 5872
Introduced on
2023-10-02
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/2/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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 a refund and abatement of penalties and fines paid by detained individuals.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.
Policy Areas
Taxation

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Latest Summary10/24/2023

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 fo...

Latest Action10/2/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.