Bill118th CongressFiled May 18, 2023Taxation
S. 1679
Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 18, 2023)
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.
What just happenedMay 18, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
5 cosponsors2 D3 R
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- Introduced in SenateMay 18, 2023
- May 18, 2023IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 18, 2023IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate