Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act
A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to reinstate the deduction for personal casualty losses that existed before Public Law 115-97 was enacted. The bill includes provisions to extend the time allowed for taxpayers to file claims for credits or refunds related to these losses. This applies to taxpayers who could have taken the deduction but were prevented from doing so because it was suspended. The changes are intended to be effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill provides financial relief to individuals recovering from disasters through tax deductions.
- Scored +5
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?
The bill reinstates the personal casualty loss deduction, providing tax relief to individuals affected by unforeseen losses.
- Scored +4
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The bill offers tax relief to middle-class families hit by crimes or disasters.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Reinstating deductions and extending refund periods may result in a slight decrease in federal revenue.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reinstating Casualty Loss Deductions: The bill amends Section 165(h) of the Internal Revenue Code to reinstate the deduction for personal casualty losses, which provides relief for individuals who have suffered such losses (Section 2).
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Extended Time to Claim Refunds: For taxpayers who filed returns for years ending before January 1, 2025, where the deduction was suspended, the bill extends the period of limitation for filing a claim for a credit or refund (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Removal of Certain Filing Limitations: The bill states that section 6511(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code shall not apply to these specific claims for credit or refund, providing further relief for those seeking to recover overpayments related to personal casualty loss deductions (Section 3(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated within the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill offers tax relief to middle-class families hit by crimes or disasters. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The reinstatement of the deduction provides critical relief for low-income individuals facing casualty losses. Would high-income households be better off under this? — High-income households also benefit from the reinstatement of the casualty loss deduction.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill provides financial relief to individuals recovering from disasters through tax deductions.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill reinstates the personal casualty loss deduction, providing tax relief to individuals affected by unforeseen losses. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Reinstating deductions and extending refund periods may result in a slight decrease in federal revenue.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Providing casualty loss deductions can help mitigate the financial impact of disasters on low-income households.
- 6/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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