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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: 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…

Washington Snapshot - September 14, 2017

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…

Washington Snapshot - September 7, 2017

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…

Washington Snapshot - August 3, 2017

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…

Washington Snapshot - July 27, 2017

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Senate begins debate on health care, tax reform continues moving forward Update on Treasury personnel President Trump issues EO for Commerce Department In the States: State budgets remain in flux, NYC arts funding plan to promote diversity…

Washington Snapshot - July 20, 2017

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Council submits tax reform comments to Senate Finance Committee Tax Reform Update: House committee approves budget, takes first legislative step towards tax reform Senate Finance Committee to consider Mr. Kautter’s nomination today In the States: Michigan…

Washington Snapshot - July 13, 2017

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Health care debate slows other legislative action, but Congress is still ramping up for tax reform House Appropriations Committee to consider Johnson Amendment provision in a bill markup today Senate Finance to hold confirmation hearing for…

Washington Snapshot - June 29, 2017

We will not be sending Snapshot next week due to the holiday. We wish all of our readers a safe and fun Fourth of July! In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Hill Briefing on Charitable Giving and Tax Reform Tax Reform Update: Brady Insists on Complete Overhaul Instead of Mere Tax Cuts Senate…

Washington Snapshot - June 22, 2017

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Senate Finance Chairman calls for input on tax reform Health care seems to gain steam in Senate HUD announces it will begin accepting unsolicited proposals for research In the States: Delaware charitable deduction at risk News from the…

Washington Snapshot - June 15, 2017

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… CHARITY Act is reintroduced in Senate Tax Reform Update: Freedom Caucus weighs in on tax reform Senate continues work on health care legislation Deadline for addressing debt limit more fluid than previously thought In the States: Budgets and late nights at…

Washington Snapshot - June 8, 2017

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Congress must address a packed agenda before getting to tax reform “Johnson Amendment” may be discussed in House hearing DOE aims to reduce regulations following EO President Trump unveils infrastructure plan in budget In the States:…

Washington Snapshot - June 1, 2017

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Take Action: Extend the Charitable Deduction to All Americans Tax Reform Update: Competing legislative priorities complicate tax reform prospects State Reliance on Federal Funds New York Revitalization Act Amendments Go into Effect Extend the Charitable…

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