Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025

Latest event March 5, 2025

This story covers one chapter of a longer effort: Prevent the federal government from imposing tax penalties on Americans held hostage abroad.View effort →

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Congress is advancing the Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025 to waive IRS penalties, interest, and deadlines for Americans wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, with provisions made retroactive to 2021.

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Congress moves to pause IRS deadlines and refund late fees for Americans held hostage abroad

H.R. 1868

Tax Relief for American Hostages

S. 655

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