Should the House extend federal tax deadlines for U.S. nationals detained or held hostage abroad, and their spouses?
End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9496)
U.S. nationals detained or held hostage abroad, and their spouses, would get more time on federal tax deadlines and could get penalties refunded.
- Time spent unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage is disregarded for tax filing and payment deadlines
- Covers income, estate, gift, employment and excise taxes, plus refund claims and tax assessment and collection deadlines
- State and Justice departments must give the IRS yearly lists of people who qualify