What This Bill Does
This bill would change the federal tax rules for how certain financial institutions handle net operating losses, or NOLs, which are losses that can sometimes offset taxable income in other years. In practical terms, it would create special treatment for banks and similar firms when they have bad years, potentially affecting how much tax they owe and when they can use those losses. The main beneficiaries would be certain financial institutions; the main effect would be on federal tax liabilities rather than on consumer-facing banking services directly.
- Would create special tax rules for the net operating losses of certain financial institutions.
- Applies to a narrow set of covered firms rather than all taxpayers or all businesses.
- Could change when losses are deducted against future taxable income.
- Would affect federal tax receipts and the after-tax position of covered financial firms.
Who This Bill Affects
If you are connected to a bank, lender, or other covered financial institution, this bill could change how that employer uses losses for tax purposes and could affect after-tax earnings. For most households, the practical effect would be indirect: any benefit would flow through to the financial sector, while the federal revenue effect could be spread across taxpayers more broadly. There is no direct new benefit or cost for a typical consumer, but the bill could matter if it influences lending capacity, dividend policy, or the tax burden borne by the industry.
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- Bill
- HR 9383
- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Official title
- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules with respect to the net operating losses of certain financial institutions.
- Policy area
- Economy & Finance
- Latest action
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (June 22, 2026)
- Last updated
- June 23, 2026
Who Supports & Opposes This
- Banks and other covered financial institutions They would argue that special NOL rules better reflect the cyclical risks in financial markets and help firms recover from severe losses. More flexible loss treatment can strengthen capital planning and reduce the chance that a temporary downturn creates lasting tax penalties.
- Tax attorneys and accountants serving financial firms They may support clearer or more tailored loss rules because complex financial earnings can create mismatches under standard tax treatment. A specialized rule can reduce uncertainty and make compliance more predictable.
- Industry-focused lawmakers and local financial employers Supporters may say the bill helps protect jobs, lending capacity, and investment in communities where financial firms are major employers. They may also argue it keeps U.S. tax rules aligned with the realities of the financial sector.
- Fiscal hawks and budget watchdogs They would likely oppose the bill because special loss rules can reduce federal revenue and create another tax preference for a specific industry. They may argue that narrow industry carve-outs add complexity and increase deficits.
- Small-business advocates outside finance They may argue that special treatment for financial institutions is unfair to other businesses that also face volatile earnings but must follow general NOL rules. From their perspective, the bill favors large, systemically important firms over ordinary employers.
- Tax simplification advocates They could object that industry-specific NOL rules make the tax code harder to administer and easier to game. A more uniform system, they would say, is cleaner and less likely to invite future special pleading.
Key Implications
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““special rules with respect to the net operating losses””
This signals that the bill would not rewrite the entire tax code; it would carve out a special treatment for loss deductions in a defined sector. The practical effect would be on the timing and amount of taxes paid after a bad year.
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““of certain financial institutions””
The bill is aimed at a specific subset of firms rather than all corporations. That means the impact would be concentrated in banks and similar institutions that meet the bill’s coverage rules.
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““amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986””
The change would operate through federal tax law, so it would be enforced by the IRS and reflected in tax filings. Companies covered by the amendment would need to adjust accounting and compliance practices.
Latest Status
June 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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