S.655

Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025

Introduced·2/20/25
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Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025 postpones tax deadlines and refunds penalties for U.S.

The Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025 amends the Internal Revenue Code to disregard the period during which an applicable individual was unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad when determining their tax liability. It postpones tax deadlines and allows for the abatement of penalties and fines for eligible individuals. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, must establish a program for eligible individuals to apply for refunds or abatements.

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History

Feb 20, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.