Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024

4/15/2024, 5:30 PM

Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024

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 - 7791
Introduced on
2024-03-22
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/22/2024
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Purpose and Summary

Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024

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 Summary4/15/2024

Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024

This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals and their spouses who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage a...

Latest Action3/22/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.