In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Ways and Means holds tax reform hearing, tension builds around border adjustment idea New research estimates sharp decrease in giving under proposed tax code changes Trump administration releases FY 2018 budget In the States: New York nonprofit contractors…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Ways and Means Committee holds hearings, Senate gears up for tax reform Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy named Hearing on IRS reform scheduled for tomorrow In the States: state budgets passing but on shaky footing; Mainers seek block…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Health care legislation passed the House — so what now for tax reform? Private foundation excise tax simplification bill introduced in House House Set to Hold Hearings on Tax Reform and IRS Reform FBI Director, Census Director Are Out…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… BREAKING: House holding Johnson Amendment hearing today, President Trump signs EO Tax Reform Update: White House releases tax plan, Congress continues toward health care and tax reform bills Congress averts a government shutdown President Trump’s first 100…

We will be taking a break from sending Snapshot next week due to our Annual Conference, but will resume sending on May 4. We look forward to seeing those of you who will be joining us in Dallas! In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Debate continues as charitable issues receive…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Congress may be in recess this week, but tax reform is still the talk of the town Congress Adjourns for Recess Without Clear Strategy on Spending Legislation Gorsuch Swearing In Returns SCOTUS to Full Capacity White House Lifts Hiring…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Congress and the administration have yet to reach consensus on an approach to tax reform Government funding is set to expire at the end of this month Private foundations and the charitable deduction—yes, you may lobby! In the States:…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: What’s next for tax reform now following the ACA mishap? Congress aims to avoid government shutdown Administration weighs in as Congress gears up for a spending bill In the States: Property Tax Fights Continue in the Courts and…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Philanthropic and charitable leaders join the Philanthropy Caucus for a reception Tax Reform Update: House expected to vote on repealing the ACA today, tax reform hangs in the balance Gift substantiation bill reintroduced in the Senate Council, National…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Meet our team! Tax Reform Update: ACA repeal faces obstacle following the release of a CBO report East coast snow storm prompts a bipartisan road trip from Texas to D.C. The President’s budget is released President Trump issues new executive order In the…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Council and other foundation leaders meet with Members of Congress Tax Reform Update: Bill to repeal ACA is introduced, tax reform to follow The Council files amicus briefs in recent legal cases In the States: California Speaker establishes select committee…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: President Trump addresses Congress, Secretary Mnuchin speaks on tax reform, Chairman Brady vows to repeal the Johnson Amendment, and the Council and colleagues speak out in defense of nonpartisanship Legislation to invest in “opportunity…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: House Republicans face growing opposition to border adjustability Charitable Giving Coalition Spends Day Fighting for the Charitable Deduction on Capitol Hill IRS makes 1023-EZ data available online In the States: State budgets (in brief…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Mnuchin confirmed as Treasury Secretary, Bishop named to Ways & Means, Trump Administration working on a tax overhaul plan, Congress aims to keep the train on track IRS seeks to understand how the regulatory ban will impact its work…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Council staff meets with Chairman Brady, there is a new member of Ways and Means, and tax bills are not in short supply The Council sends a letter to Congress about the “Johnson Amendment” A number of the President’s Cabinet Nominees have…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: POTUS Meets with Congressional Leaders About Tax Reform Cabinet Nominations Progress in Congress Bill Introduced to Allow Expanded Political Activity by Nonprofits President Trump Issues more Executive Orders SCOTUS Nominee Announced…