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H.R. 5015Became Law

Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 16, 2016)

Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD), within one year after enactment of this bill, to identify:

  • certain disability severance payments that were not considered gross income to veterans with combat-related injuries paid after January 17, 1991, from which DOD withheld amounts for tax purposes, and
  • the individuals to whom such severance payments were made.

DOD shall provide each such veteran with: (1) notice of the amount of improperly withheld severance payments, and (2) instructions for filing amended tax returns to recover such amount.

The period for filing a related claim with the Internal Revenue Service for a credit or refund is extended beyond the three-year limitation to the date that is one year after DOD provides the veteran with the information required by this bill.

(Sec. 4) DOD shall ensure that amounts are not withheld for tax purposes from DOD severance payments to individuals when such payments are not considered gross income.

(Sec. 5) DOD shall report on: (1) the number of identified individuals, (2) the aggregate amount of payments withheld for tax purposes from such severance payments, and (3) a description of how DOD shall ensure that the withheld amounts will not be considered gross income to the affected individuals.

What just happenedDec 16, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-292.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7](R-NC)Sponsor
33 cosponsors33 R
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  1. Dec 16, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-292.

  2. Dec 16, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-292.

  3. Dec 16, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 16, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 15, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 15, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 12, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 10, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Dec 10, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 6, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Dec 5, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Dec 5, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 601). (text: CR H7156-7157)

  13. Dec 5, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 601).(text: CR H7156-7157)

  14. Dec 5, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7176)

  15. Dec 5, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Dec 5, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5015.

  17. Dec 5, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7156-7159)

  18. Dec 5, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. May 5, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Military Personnel Subcommittee
  20. Apr 20, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ways and Means Committee
  21. Apr 20, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  22. Apr 20, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  23. Apr 20, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Apr 20, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 16, 201649

Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD), within one year after enactment of this bill, to identify:

  • certain disability severance payments that were not considered gross income to veterans with combat-related injuries paid after January 17, 1991, from which DOD withheld amounts for tax purposes, and
  • the individuals to whom such severance payments were made.

DOD shall provide each such veteran with: (1) notice of the amount of improperly withheld severance payments, and (2) instructions for filing amended tax returns to recover such amount.

The period for filing a related claim with the Internal Revenue Service for a credit or refund is extended beyond the three-year limitation to the date that is one year after DOD provides the veteran with the information required by this bill.

(Sec. 4) DOD shall ensure that amounts are not withheld for tax purposes from DOD severance payments to individuals when such payments are not considered gross income.

(Sec. 5) DOD shall report on: (1) the number of identified individuals, (2) the aggregate amount of payments withheld for tax purposes from such severance payments, and (3) a description of how DOD shall ensure that the withheld amounts will not be considered gross income to the affected individuals.

Introduced in HouseApr 20, 2016

Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to identify:

  • certain severance payments to veterans with combat-related injuries paid after January 17, 1991, from which DOD withheld amounts for tax purposes, and
  • the individuals to whom such severance payments were made.

DOD shall provide each such veteran with:

  • notice of the amount of improperly withheld severance payments, and
  • instructions for filing amended tax returns to recover such amount.

The period for filing a related claim with the Internal Revenue Service for a credit or refund is extended beyond the three-year limitation to the date that is one year after DOD provides the veteran with the information required by this Act.

DOD shall ensure that amounts are not withheld for tax purposes from DOD severance payments to individuals when such payments are not considered gross income.

Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 — Informed