Wrongful Convictions Tax Relief Act of 2015

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Explore the details of House Bill 3086 Wrongful Convictions Tax Relief Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3086

Wrongful Convictions Tax Relief Act of 2015

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a wrongfully incarcerated individual an exclusion from gross income for civil damages, restitution, or other monetary awards received as compensation for a wrongful incarceration. Defines "wrongfully incarcerated individual" as: (1) an individual who was convicted of a criminal offense under federal or state law, who served all or part of a sentence of imprisonment relating to such offense, and who was pardoned, granted clemency, or granted amnesty because of actual innocence of the offense; or (2) an individual for whom the conviction for such offense was reversed or vacated and for whom the indictment, information, or other accusatory instrument for such offense was dismissed or who was found not guilty at a new trial after the conviction was reversed or vacated.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3086

Bill HR 3086 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2015. Bill HR 3086 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2015. Bill HR 3086's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of July 16, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3086

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3086

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

Civil actions and liabilityCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentIncome tax exclusion

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3086

Wrongful Convictions Tax Relief Act of 2015To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits to individuals who have been wrongfully incarcerated.Wrongful Convictions Tax Relief Act of 2015

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