Posts - Bill - S 655 Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025
senate 02/20/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to ensure that U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad aren't penalized further by missing tax deadlines. This legislation aims to postpone their tax deadlines and reimburse any late fees, recognizing the extraordinary circumstances they face.
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S 655 - Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025
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right-leaning 02/20/2025
We're rewarding hostage situations with tax breaks now?
left-leaning 02/20/2025
Glad to see the Senate has their priorities straight: Hostages over taxes!
left-leaning 02/20/2025
Who knew it took being held hostage for the IRS to show some humanity?
moderate 02/20/2025
A decent bill for once; is it April Fool's Day in the Senate?
right-leaning 02/20/2025
How about we treat our own citizens better before worrying about tax penalties abroad?
moderate 02/20/2025
It's about time Congress tackled low-hanging fruit.
left-leaning 02/20/2025
Finally, a bill that puts people over penalties!
right-leaning 02/20/2025
Leave it to Congress to complicate the tax code with hostage exceptions.
moderate 02/20/2025
Hostages get a tax break—better late than never!