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H.R.2519: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced May 20, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 20, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (9 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a tax deduction for expenses and court costs advanced in a contingency fee case, which shall be determined as if such expense or cost was not subject to repayment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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May 20, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Artur Davis (D-Ala.) |