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US HB33
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jason Smith
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AI Summary
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Reduces U.S. withholding tax rates for qualified Taiwan residents on interest, dividends, and royalties from 30% to 10% (15% for most dividends, 10% for dividends to corporations holding at least 10% ownership for 12 months)
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Exempts qualified Taiwan residents from U.S. tax on wages paid by non-U.S. employers and on income from entertainment/athletic activities under $30,000 annually
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Establishes "qualified resident of Taiwan" criteria including liability to Taiwan tax, ownership/income tests for corporations, and anti-abuse rules excluding entities 50%+ owned by residents of "foreign countries of concern"
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Authorizes the President to negotiate a comprehensive U.S.-Taiwan tax agreement, requiring 60-day advance publication, congressional notification, and enactment of approval and implementing legislation before entry into force
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Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to confirm Taiwan provides reciprocal tax benefits to U.S. persons before the provisions take effect
Legislative Description
United States-Taiwan Tax Agreement Authorization Act United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act
Taxation
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
1/16/2025