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Disaster Reforestation Act

USA119th CongressHR-262| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (24)
Barry Moore (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Mike Collins (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Disaster Reforestation Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for casualty losses of uncut timber . This rule dictates that for losses from fire, storm, theft, or other specified casualties, the basis for determining the deduction amount shall not be less than the appraised value of the timber immediately before the loss, minus its salvage value. The appraisal must conform to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), be limited to the lost timber's value, and be completed by a certified appraiser within one year of the loss. Taxpayers unable to obtain an appraisal by the tax return due date may use an estimate and later file an amended return based on the completed appraisal. This special rule applies only to timber held for sale in a trade or business and includes pre-merchantable timber. A crucial condition for applying this rule is that the lost timber must be reforested by planting, seeding, or site preparation within five years of the loss. Failure to comply with this reforestation requirement will result in the recapture of the deduction benefit. The definition of "other casualty" is expanded to include losses from wood-destroying insects, invasive species, and severe drought, and these amendments apply to losses sustained in taxable years beginning after the Act's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4210
Disaster Reforestation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-655
Disaster Reforestation Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1141
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4210
    Disaster Reforestation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-655
    Disaster Reforestation Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • March 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1141
    Introduced in Senate

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-1141: Disaster Reforestation Act
Disaster relief and insuranceForests, forestry, treesIncome tax deductionsInflation and prices

Disaster Reforestation Act

USA119th CongressHR-262| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
The "Disaster Reforestation Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for casualty losses of uncut timber . This rule dictates that for losses from fire, storm, theft, or other specified casualties, the basis for determining the deduction amount shall not be less than the appraised value of the timber immediately before the loss, minus its salvage value. The appraisal must conform to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), be limited to the lost timber's value, and be completed by a certified appraiser within one year of the loss. Taxpayers unable to obtain an appraisal by the tax return due date may use an estimate and later file an amended return based on the completed appraisal. This special rule applies only to timber held for sale in a trade or business and includes pre-merchantable timber. A crucial condition for applying this rule is that the lost timber must be reforested by planting, seeding, or site preparation within five years of the loss. Failure to comply with this reforestation requirement will result in the recapture of the deduction benefit. The definition of "other casualty" is expanded to include losses from wood-destroying insects, invasive species, and severe drought, and these amendments apply to losses sustained in taxable years beginning after the Act's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4210
Disaster Reforestation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-655
Disaster Reforestation Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1141
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4210
    Disaster Reforestation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-655
    Disaster Reforestation Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • March 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1141
    Introduced in Senate
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (24)
Barry Moore (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Mike Collins (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-1141: Disaster Reforestation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster relief and insuranceForests, forestry, treesIncome tax deductionsInflation and prices