A bill to amend the Clayton Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to punitive damages received by private litigants under the Clayton Act, and for other purposes.

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1 April 1980

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Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Summary

Title I: Statement of Antitrust Policy - Amends the Clayton Antitrust Act to set forth Congressional findings that private antitrust suits are a vital part of the effort to enforce the antitrust laws and that allowing a tax deduction for punitive damage payments weakens the deterrent effect of antitrust laws. Title II: Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow tax deductions for antitrust punitive damages paid or incurred by a taxpayer.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/6989
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