Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 28, 2017Taxation
H.R. 3583
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with civil claim awards.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 28, 2017)
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for attorney fees and court costs to include such fees and costs paid in connection with any legal action involving a civil claim (currently, limited to actions involving unlawful discrimination, the False Claims Act, and Medicare payments).
What just happenedJul 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5](D-MN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 28, 2017
- Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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