HR5988-118

Reported

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.

118th Congress Introduced Oct 19, 2023

At a Glance

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Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 12, 2023

Additional sponsors: Mr. Gomez, Ms. Plaskett, Mr. Kildee, Ms. Malliotakis, …

Dec 12, 2023

Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …

Oct 25, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Oct 19, 2023

Mr. Smith of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Neal, Mr. Smith …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Provides Taiwan residents with reduced withholding tax rates on US-source income (interest, dividends, royalties, capital gains) similar to rates in tax treaties, despite US not having formal treaty with Taiwan.

Who Benefits and How

Taiwan investors face lower US tax withholding. Taiwan businesses gain competitive parity with treaty countries. US-Taiwan economic ties are strengthened.

Who Bears the Burden and How

US Treasury receives less withholding tax revenue. Taiwan-based REIT investors still face restrictions. Complex rules require careful compliance.

Key Provisions

  • Reduces withholding tax to treaty-equivalent rates for Taiwan residents
  • Covers interest, dividends, royalties, and certain capital gains
  • Excludes REIT dividends and expatriated entity payments
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Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:44

Evidence Chain:

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Primary Purpose

Provides reduced withholding tax rates for Taiwan residents similar to treaty benefits

Policy Domains

Tax International Taiwan

Legislative Strategy

"Provide treaty-like tax benefits to Taiwan without formal treaty"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Tax Taiwan International

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"qualified resident of Taiwan" §894A

resident eligible for reduced withholding rates

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