118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 7791 — Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024

“To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes.”

Taxation

Introduced Mar 22, 2024

Last action Mar 22, 2024

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 22, 2024

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Referred

Mar 22, 2024

Ways & Means

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Mar 22, 2024

Introduced in House

Mar 22, 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.