HR 7171
116th Congress
House
Taxation
Business ethics
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Income tax deductions
Legal fees and court costs
End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act
This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for attorney fees and court costs in connection with a claim of a consumer protection violation.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1