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118th Congress Taxation

H.R. 4397: No Taxpayer Bailout for Defamation Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jun 30, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jun 30, 2023

This bill denies a tax deduction for any settlement or payment related to defamation (intentional damage to an individual's good reputation) if the taxpayer has admitted to guilt or culpability or for attorney's fees related to such settlement or payment.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. Jun 30, 2023Introduced in the House by Brendan Boyle.
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  1. Jun 30, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jun 30, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.