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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain contributions by government entities are treated as contributions to capital.

12/31/2022, 8:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5366

Bill 117 HR 5366, also known as the "Government Entity Contributions to Capital Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify certain contributions made by government entities as contributions to capital. This bill seeks to clarify the tax treatment of contributions made by government entities to businesses or organizations.

The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that contributions made by government entities are treated as capital contributions rather than as taxable income. By doing so, this bill aims to provide clarity and consistency in the tax treatment of such contributions, ultimately benefiting both government entities and the recipients of these contributions.

If passed, this bill would have implications for how government entities and businesses or organizations report and account for contributions made by government entities. It would also impact the tax liabilities of both parties involved in these transactions. Overall, Bill 117 HR 5366 seeks to streamline the tax treatment of contributions made by government entities, providing clarity and consistency in how these contributions are classified and reported.

Congressional Summary of HR 5366

This bill allows an exclusion from gross income, for income tax purposes, of certain amounts received as contributions to capital by a regulated public utility that provides water or sewerage disposal services. It also provides a three-year statute of limitations period for any deficiency attributable to the treatment of such amounts as a contribution to capital.

Current Status of Bill HR 5366

Bill HR 5366 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 24, 2021. Bill HR 5366 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 24, 2021.  Bill HR 5366's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5366

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5366

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Business investment and capital
- Income tax exclusion
- Public utilities and utility rates
- Solid waste and recycling
- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5366

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain contributions by government entities are treated as contributions to capital.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain contributions by government entities are treated as contributions to capital.

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