End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

This bill would pause federal tax deadlines for Americans who are being wrongfully held captive or taken hostage in other countries, as well as for their spouses. If these individuals were charged extra taxes, interest, or penalties because they missed tax deadlines while being detained, the IRS would have to cancel those charges and give refunds. The bill also requires the State Department and Department of Justice to send the IRS a yearly list of Americans who qualify for these protections. Additionally, the IRS would need to set up a program so that detained Americans, their spouses, or dependents can claim refunds on extra charges going back to 2021.

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