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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

Introduced: June 11, 2020 Introduced by: Horsford, Steven Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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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 June 11, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7171: End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7171/
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"H.R. 7171: End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7171/.
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H.R. 7171, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7171/.
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