Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
Rep. LaMalfa Introduces Bipartisan Bill to End Federal Taxes on Wildfire Relief Payments
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Ways and Means. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill listed for this legislation.
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This bill has strong support from both Republicans and Democrats, especially those representing Western states where wildfires are a major problem.
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Personal Impact
Small business owners who receive individual relief payments for wildfire-related personal losses, lost wages, or emotional distress could benefit from the tax exclusion. However, the bill focuses on payments to individuals rather than business losses, so the direct benefit to business operations may be limited.
State Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Rep. Doug LaMalfa introduced the bipartisan Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act to extend the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act. The bill would ensure that payments for living expenses, lost wages, and personal injury remain tax-exempt through 2032.
LaMalfa Introduces Bipartisan Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
Congressman Doug LaMalfa introduced H.R. 5225 to provide long-term certainty for wildfire victims. The bill allows survivors to claim tax exemptions in the year they receive payments, eliminating the need to file amended returns for past disasters dating back to 2014.
After months of delays tax bill for fire survivors is moving forward
Coverage of the original 'Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Act' as it moved through the House Ways and Means Committee. Survivors of the Camp Fire advocated for the bill to avoid paying 20% to 30% of their settlement payments in federal taxes.
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Congressional Bill
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Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
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