Legal Fees Reimbursement Act of 1981

Summary

Legal Fees Reimbursement Act of 1981 - 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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Timeline

1. 22 January 1981

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 January 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 January 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 March 1981

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.

   Source: Committee

5. 28 September 1981

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 9 December 1981

   Committee

   For Further Action See H.R.3262.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 January 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Hinson, Jon C. [R-MS-4] · R · Sponsor
• · hswm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Taxpayer Protection and Reimbursement Act