Senate Bill 1679
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 18, 2023
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1679
Congress
118
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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 reimbursement and abatement of penalties and fines paid by detained individuals.
May 18, 2023
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05/18/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
05/18/2023
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Apr 17, 2024 11:52:22 PM