SB2550: Denying Expenditures for False Accusations with Malicious Effect (DEFAME) Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow deductions for certain payments relating to defamation suits.
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This bill would change tax rules so that people and companies cannot deduct money they pay to settle defamation lawsuits or defend against them. Defamation means falsely claiming something harmful about someone's reputation. The bill specifically targets payments made to resolve these cases. It affects anyone who currently claims tax deductions for legal costs in defamation cases. The bill was introduced in Congress and is currently awaiting review.
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SB2550: Denying Expenditures for False Accusations with Malicious Effect (DEFAME) Act