H.R. 4397 · 118th Congress

No Taxpayer Bailout for Defamation Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2023-06-30
Latest action
2023-06-30 · Introduced in House

Summary

No Taxpayer Bailout for Defamation Act

This bill denies a tax deduction for any settlement or payment related to defamation (intentional damage to an individual's good reputation) if the taxpayer has admitted to guilt or culpability or for attorney's fees related to such settlement or payment.