TREASFinal Rule
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment
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Summary
The Treasury Department is adjusting the dollar amounts of financial penalties it can impose for violations of federal law to account for inflation. This means the fines for breaking rules will increase slightly each year to keep up with rising prices, ensuring that penalties remain meaningful and discourage wrongdoing.
Key Points
- 1The Treasury Department updates penalty amounts annually to reflect inflation, so fines don't lose their value over time
- 2This adjustment affects various federal violations under Treasury's authority, including tax-related and financial crimes
- 3Businesses and individuals who violate federal rules may face higher penalties than they did in previous years
- 4The inflation adjustment helps ensure that penalties remain effective deterrents against breaking the law
- 5These updated penalty amounts typically take effect on specific dates announced by the Treasury Department
Key Dates
Published
June 17, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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