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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny as a trade or business expense deduction amounts paid or incurred in connection with the settlement of a sexual harassment or sexual assault claim.

USA115th CongressHR-4495| House 
| Updated: 11/30/2017
Ken Buck

Ken Buck

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (9)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Scott Taylor (Republican)Stevan Pearce (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Dave Brat (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Settlement Tax Deductions are Over for Predators Act or the STOP Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny a trade or business expense deduction for any amount paid or incurred on account of a judgment or settlement originating from, or to require the non-disclosure of or otherwise prevent, a claim or accusation of sexual abuse or sexual harassment (including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature).
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Timeline
Nov 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • November 30, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 30, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Assault and harassment offensesBusiness expensesCivil actions and liabilityDomestic violence and child abuseIncome tax deductionsSex offenses

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny as a trade or business expense deduction amounts paid or incurred in connection with the settlement of a sexual harassment or sexual assault claim.

USA115th CongressHR-4495| House 
| Updated: 11/30/2017
Settlement Tax Deductions are Over for Predators Act or the STOP Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny a trade or business expense deduction for any amount paid or incurred on account of a judgment or settlement originating from, or to require the non-disclosure of or otherwise prevent, a claim or accusation of sexual abuse or sexual harassment (including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature).
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Timeline
Nov 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • November 30, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 30, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ken Buck

Ken Buck

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (9)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Scott Taylor (Republican)Stevan Pearce (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Dave Brat (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesBusiness expensesCivil actions and liabilityDomestic violence and child abuseIncome tax deductionsSex offenses