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…

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…

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…

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-…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax Reform Update: Congress Ramps Up Tax Reform Efforts Treasury Names New Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Tax Affairs In the States: Nonprofits Balk at Making “Voluntary” PILOT Payments to Boston So, What's Up with Tax Reform? In the coming…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax Reform Update: Tax reform faces competing legislative priorities Move to weaken the Johnson Amendment advances in the House, NASCO speaks out Kautter confirmed for key Treasury position IRS takes steps to encourage charitable giving in the wake of…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax Reform Update: Tax reform faces competing legislative priorities Move to weaken the Johnson Amendment advances in the House, NASCO speaks out Kautter confirmed for key Treasury position IRS takes steps to encourage charitable giving in the wake of…