HR 3884 · 96th Congress · Taxation

Legal Fees Reimbursement Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-05-02· Sponsored by Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13]· 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 House Committee on Ways and Means.(1979-05-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Legal Fees Reimbursement Act of 1979 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Federal Government to reimburse taxpayers who prevail in tax litigation initiated by the Government or by the taxpayer contesting a tax deficiency assessment for all reasonable litigation expenses incurred by such taxpayer. Includes within the meaning of "reasonable litigation expenses" all actual attorneys' fees, court costs, expert witnesses, clerical assistance, travel expenses, preparation of documents, and other related and necessary expenses.…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats7 Republicans1 Independent