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H.R. 9496 (119th Congress)Introduced
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End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

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This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax relief for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully detained, wrongfully detained, or held hostage abroad. It postpones tax deadlines and suspends interest and penalties during the period of detention or captivity, and establishes a program to refund or abate penalties and interest paid by eligible individuals for tax years from January 1, 2021 onward. The bill requires the State Department and Attorney General to identify and notify eligible individuals by January 1, 2027.

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