House Bill 7171
116th Congress(2019-2020)
End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 11, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7171
Congress
116
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
June 11, 2020
06/11/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
06/11/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:16:56 PM