Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025

This bill pauses federal tax deadlines for Americans who are unlawfully detained or held hostage in another country, as well as for their spouses. If these individuals were charged extra taxes, interest, or penalties because they missed a tax deadline while being held, the IRS must cancel those charges and give refunds. The bill also requires the State Department and the Justice Department to send the IRS a yearly list of Americans who qualify. Additionally, the IRS must set up a program so that detained Americans, their spouses, or dependents can claim refunds for extra taxes and penalties charged during detention going back to 2021.

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