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Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act

4/10/2024, 5:30 PM

Summary of Bill S 3976

Bill 118 s 3976, also known as the Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide tax relief to individuals who have been victims of crimes, scams, or natural disasters.

The bill includes provisions that would allow victims to claim deductions for expenses related to these incidents, such as medical bills, property damage, and lost income. It also includes measures to streamline the process for claiming these deductions and ensure that victims are able to receive the relief they are entitled to in a timely manner.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect victims from further financial harm by cracking down on scams and fraudulent schemes that target vulnerable individuals. This includes increased penalties for those found guilty of perpetrating these crimes and measures to improve consumer education and awareness. Overall, the Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act aims to provide much-needed support to individuals who have experienced hardship due to criminal activity, scams, or natural disasters. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is a necessary measure to help those in need, while opponents raise concerns about the potential cost and effectiveness of the proposed provisions.

Current Status of Bill S 3976

Bill S 3976 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2024. Bill S 3976 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 19, 2024.  Bill S 3976's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3976

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3976

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3976

Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act
Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the deduction for personal casualty losses as in effect prior to the enactment of Public Law 115-97 (commonly referred to as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act").
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the deduction for personal casualty losses as in effect prior to the enactment of Public Law 115-97 (commonly referred to as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act").

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