HR 2073 · 101th Congress · Taxation

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny any deduction for cleanup and damage costs attributable to certain oil spills in navigable waters.

Introduced 1989-04-25· Sponsored by Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(1989-04-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow an income tax deduction for business expenses incurred as removal or liability costs resulting from the discharge from a vessel onto navigable waters of oil being transported by or for the taxpayer. Applies this deduction denial retroactively with respect to amounts incurred in taxable years 1989 and thereafter.…

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