Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025

This bill stops the IRS from charging extra taxes, interest, or penalties to Americans who are being held hostage or wrongfully detained in another country, as well as their spouses. It pauses tax deadlines for these individuals during the time they are detained, covering things like filing tax returns, paying taxes, and claiming refunds. The bill also requires the State Department and the Department of Justice to send the IRS a yearly list of Americans who qualify. Additionally, the IRS would have to set up a program to refund any extra taxes, interest, or penalties already charged to detained Americans or their families for tax years going back to 2021.

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