Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

United States118th CongressHR-5872House of Representatives
Updated: Oct 2, 2023

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.

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Timeline

Latest companion bill action

S-4057: Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024

Introduced in Senate

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    House of Representatives

  2. Introduced in House

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