0
0
0
End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act
2/8/2022, 11:16 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 7171
End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act
This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for attorney fees and court costs in connection with a claim of a consumer protection violation.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 7171
Bill HR 7171 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7171 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7171's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 11, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7171
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7171
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationPotential Impact Areas
- Business ethics
- Civil actions and liability
- Consumer affairs
- Consumer credit
- Income tax deductions
- Legal fees and court costs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7171
End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards.
End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7171
Latest Bills
TRAPS Act
Bill HR 4936September 18, 2026
Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025
Bill HR 4093September 18, 2026
American Lending Fairness Act of 2026
Bill HR 7866September 18, 2026
Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2025
Bill HR 1653September 18, 2026
American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026
Bill HR 8957September 18, 2026
Preventive Health Savings Act
Bill HR 4464September 18, 2026
PEARL Act
Bill HR 9327September 18, 2026
Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act
Bill HR 5439September 18, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".
Bill HR 9570September 18, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office".
Bill HR 4707September 18, 2026