H.R. 5872
Referred to CommitteeStop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Introduced 10/2/2023•118th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
10/2/2023 • House
Summary
Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
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.
Introduced in House • 10/2/2023
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Taxation
Administrative remediesComputers and information technologyDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Tax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTerrorism
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Originated in the House
Introduced
October 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House10/2/2023