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Read the weekly Washington Snapshot to get a glimpse at some of the pressing issues we’re engaged in here in Washington.

Washington Snapshot: New IRS Chief, Government Reopens After Brief Shutdown

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot: After three-day shutdown, government reopens; Congress continues to grapple with immigration Chuck Rettig tapped to be new IRS Commissioner Senate confirms Jerome Powell as new Federal Reserve Chair In the States: States consider Medicaid work requirement…

Washington Snapshot: Government Shutdown Deadline Nears, Immigration Deal is Key

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot: With no agreement on DACA, Congress pursues another short-term funding deal to avoid a government shutdown Senate races with potential Finance Committee implications Administration continues push to expand broadband access House committee marks up bill…

Washington Snapshot: New Members of Tax-Writing Committees

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Democrats Throw Cold Water on Immediate Fixes to Tax Reform Tax-Writing Committees Add New Members, New Budget Chair Announced The Intersection of SALT and Charitable Contributions Immigration Agreement Could Unlock Funding Compromise IRS Estimates What it…

Washington Snapshot: Tax Legislation Takes Effect

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax legislation takes effect, Senate Finance Committee Chairman to retire Deadline to pass FY18 spending measure looms Two new U.S. senators sworn in In the States: State legislatures convene to confront uncertainty caused by the federal tax bill News from…

Washington Snapshot: Tax Bill Awaits Signature by President Trump

We will be taking a break from sending Snapshot through the rest of this year, and will return on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. We wish all our readers a safe and happy holiday! In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax reform goes to President Trump’s desk for signature Congress is up against a tight…

Washington Snapshot: Tax Bill Just Days Away from Passage

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax Conference Committee Commences as GOP Leaders Announce a Deal Congress Avoids Shutdown, Stalls Shutdown Decision IRS to Pursue Changes to 1023-EZ in 2018 Clarification on IRS Notice 2017-73 In the States: Governors and Lawmakers Prepare for Budget…

Washington Snapshot: Tax Bill Heads to Conference, Moves Closer to Passage

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax Bill Proceeds to Conference Committee Congress Faces Deadline to Avoid a Government Shutdown IRS Requests Comments for Certain Situations Involving DAFs In the States: Governors, Legislatures Struggle to Close Budget Gaps, Illinois Improves Government-…

Washington Snapshot: Senate Advances Tax Bill, Moving Full Speed Toward Passage

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax reform: The Senate begins debate on tax reform, advancing tax reform ever closer to the President’s desk In the States: Michigan nonprofits and philanthropic groups promote Census 2020, a year in review of the charitable deduction challenges and expansion,…

Washington Snapshot: BREAKING NEWS: House Passes H.R. 1

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax reform: House passes tax reform package; Senate continues committee markup. IRS notices rule for charitable giving for wildfire damages. In the States: The Cuts are Coming, Montana Continues its Strict Campaign Finance Tradition News from the Hill…

Washington Snapshot: TAKE ACTION NOW to Protect Charitable Giving

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot House marks up tax reform bill; Action in the Senate imminent New Report Details Recommendations for Combatting the Opioid Crisis In the States: Election Day 2017 results, New Mexico alleges solicitation violations on behalf of nonprofits News from the Hill…

Washington Snapshot: BREAKING NEWS - House Unveils Long-Awaited Tax Reform Bill

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot House GOP Leaders Release Tax Reform Bill Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Named Acting Commissioner of IRS Congress Must Raise Debt Limit by January 2018 In the States: Locals Focus on Supporting Community Nonprofits and Volunteers, North Carolina…

Washington Snapshot: Release of Tax Reform Bill Imminent

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax Reform Update: House votes on key measure to advance tax reform; tax bill expected next week IRS releases 2017-2018 Priority Guidance In the States: Elected official fundraising for nonprofits under review in the states News from the Hill So, What's Up…

Washington Snapshot: Senate Votes to Pass Budget, Brings Tax Reform a Step Closer

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax Reform Update: Senate to vote on legislation that would lay the path for tax reform Repealing the Johnson Amendment Remains a Target A reflection on executive and regulatory activity in the Trump Administration In the States: Elected official fundraising…

Washington Snapshot - October 5, 2017

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax Reform Update: Budget Consideration Maintains Tax Reform Momentum HHS Secretary Price Resigns IRS Changes 1023-EZ Form In the States: Oregon Supreme Court Upholds Portland Arts Tax News from the Hill So, What's Up with Tax Reform? In the coming months…

Washington Snapshot - September 28, 2017

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax Reform Update: Republican leaders unveil tax reform framework Obamacare repeal bill pulled once again HUD releases new strategic plan In the States: State budgets remain in gridlock, Nonprofit responses differ on city demands for payments in lieu of taxes…

Washington Snapshot - September 21, 2017

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax Reform Update: Budget agreement is first concrete step toward achieving tax reform In the States: Financial shortfalls hamper states' budget negotiations News from the Hill So, What's Up with Tax Reform? In the coming months, we will provide weekly…

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