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No Tax Deductions for Workplace Harassment Severance Payments

This bill aims to prevent companies from deducting severance payments made to employees terminated due to workplace harassment from their taxes. This means businesses will not be able to reduce their tax burden when paying such settlements, discouraging the concealment of harassment issues. It will impact company finances but may foster greater accountability for a safe work environment.
Key points
Companies will not be allowed to deduct severance payments made to employees terminated for harassment (sexual, racial, gender, age, disability, etc.) from their taxes.
The change applies to payments made in tax years ending after the law's enactment date.
The goal is to increase corporate accountability and discourage 'hush money' settlements that allowed problems to be hidden.
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Print number: 117_HR_8619
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2022-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Tax Deductions for Workplace Harasser Buyouts Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8619.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies will not be allowed to deduct severance payments made to employees terminated for harassment (sexual, racial, gender, age, disability, etc.) from their taxes.
  • The change applies to payments made in tax years ending after the law's enactment date.
  • The goal is to increase corporate accountability and discourage 'hush money' settlements that allowed problems to be hidden.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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