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WAGER Act

July 31, 2024

Summary

The WAGER Act (S. 4872) is a proposed congressional bill amending IRC § 4402 to exempt sports betting wagers from the federal excise tax on authorized wagers, provided the wager is not prohibited by state law or an approved Tribal-State gaming compact. It has no application to mortgage lending, servicing, or compliance, and is not a regulatory item for mortgage industry participants.

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Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/s-bill/4872

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What does "WAGER Act" cover?
The WAGER Act (S. 4872) is a proposed congressional bill amending IRC § 4402 to exempt sports betting wagers from the federal excise tax on authorized…
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It was published on July 31, 2024.

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