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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: Congress Likely to Avert Government Shutdown, Brady Tax Package Heads Toward Floor Vote

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Brady’s Tax Package Headed for a Vote Congress Likely to Pass Short-Term Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown Gov. Ducey appoints Rep. Martha McSally to Fill Senate Seat Held by McCain Senate Votes to Overturn Treasury Changes to Schedule B Mulvaney Named White…

Washington Snapshot: Interim Guidance on UBIT for Fringe Benefits Issued, House Again Attacks Johnson Amendment

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Treasury Issues Interim Guidance on UBIT for Fringe Benefits House Includes Anti-Johnson Amendment Language in Revised Tax Bill Senate Confirms Treasury Deputy Secretary Cuomo Signs Bill Killing State Nonprofit Transportation Tax News from the Hill…

Washington Snapshot: Congress Postpones Spending Fight, Honors Former President Bush

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Spending Debate Postponed as Congress Honors Former President George H. W. Bush Bill Including Repeal of New UBIT Provision Pulled from Consideration Michigan Bill Seeks to Obstruct Nonprofit Oversight News from the Hill Spending Debate Postponed as…

Washington Snapshot: Brady Releases Year-End Tax Package, Congress Faces Dec. 7 Deadline to Fund Government

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Senators Ask Treasury for UBIT Delay Chairman Brady Releases Lame Duck Tax Package Congress Faces Dec. 7 Deadline to Pass Spending Legislation Sen. Grassley Chooses Finance Gavel Cindy Hyde-Smith Wins Election in Mississippi State Spending Trends Analyzed…

Washington Snapshot: Republicans Vote on Leadership for the 116th Congress, Council Submits UBIT Siloing Comments to Treasury

Please be advised: Washington Snapshot will be taking a break next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish all of our readers a safe and happy Thanksgiving and will return with Snapshot on Nov. 29! In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... House Leadership Elections Taking Place Over Next Few…

Washington Snapshot: 2018 Midterm Elections Edition

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Democrats Take the House, Republicans Make Gains in the Senate Tax-Writing Committees Will Look Different in 116th Congress 2018 Midterms Bring A Lot of Firsts More Election News Attorney General Sessions Resigns 2018 Ballot Measures Wrap-Up Don’t Miss…

Washington Snapshot: Impact of Tax Reform on Charities Still Unclear, Additional Tax Cuts Not Likely This Year

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Impact of Tax Reform on Charities Still Unclear Additional Tax Cuts Not Likely This Year Issues on the Minds of Candidates and Voters Voter Education Made Easy Election Resources News from the Hill Impact of Tax Reform on Charities Still Unclear POLITICO…

Washington Snapshot: Treasury Releases Opportunity Zones Proposed Regulations, President Trump Announces New Plan for Tax Cuts

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Talk of New Tax Cuts Comes as a Surprise to Many Opportunity Zones Regulations Released by Treasury President Appoints New White House Counsel After McGahn Resigns State Ballots: More than Electing Leaders and Legislators News from the Hill Talk of New Tax…

Washington Snapshot: Wyden and Tester Continue Fight to Overturn Schedule B Decision; What Happens with Tax Policy After the Midterms?

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Potential Tax Policy Action During Lame-Duck Session? Tester, Wyden Still Fighting to Overturn Schedule B Decision High-Profile Debates in Texas and Ohio, and Election Registration Controversy in Georgia 2018 Ballot Measures on the Nonprofit Radar News…

Washington Snapshot: TIGTA Releases New Report on Nonprofit Political Activity, Shake-Ups to Come for Ways and Means Committee

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... Impending Shake-Up on Ways and Means Committee Senate Turns to Other Business Now that Kavanaugh is Confirmed TIGTA Releases Audit of Impermissible Political Activity by 501(c)(4) Organizations Groups Seek to Preserve State Tax Credits as Charitable…

Washington Snapshot: Tax Cuts 2.0 Expected to Stall in Senate, Congress Punts Spending Fight to December

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… “Tax Cuts 2.0” Passes House, Expected to Stall in Senate Government Shutdown Averted, December Vote Looms Tax Writers Remain Hopeful That IRS Reform Will Happen Before Year’s End Rettig Officially Sworn In to Become IRS Commissioner Sen. Scott Sends Letter…

Washington Snapshot: House to Vote on Tax Cuts 2.0, Senators Pushing for a Vote on IRS Donor Disclosure

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... House to Vote on Tax Cuts 2.0 Senators Pushing for a Vote on IRS Donor Disclosure Rettig Swearing-In Expected for Next Week States Acting Quickly in Aftermath of Hurricane Florence News from the Hill House to Vote on Tax Cuts 2.0 Yesterday, the House…

Washington Snapshot: We Need Your Input on UBIT, Appropriations Update

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… We Need Your Input on UBIT! Appropriations Update Rettig Takes Over as New IRS Commissioner 2018 Elections: Attorneys General 2018 Ballot Measures of Interest We Need Your Input on UBIT! Many foundations and other charitable organizations are going to face…

Washington Snapshot: House Republicans Push Tax Cuts 2.0, Rettig Confirmation Expected

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Cuts 2.0 Plan is Unveiled Rettig Expected to Be Confirmed Amid Other Pending Priorities Primary Elections Held in New Hampshire State Tax Revenues Vary Due to Federal Tax Law Changes News from the Hill Tax Cuts 2.0 Plan is Unveiled On Monday, the…

Washington Snapshot: Tax Reform 2.0 to be Unveiled, Primary Upset in Massachusetts

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… An Update on Tax Reform 2.0 Kyl to Fill Vacant Arizona Senate Seat Left by McCain Rocky start for Kavanaugh’s Confirmation Hearings Federal Reserve Board Releases New Publication Primary Upset in Massachusetts SALT Workaround Proposed Regulations Cause…

Washington Snapshot: Senator John McCain Leaves Behind a Legacy, Treasury Proposes Rules on SALT Workarounds

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Senator John McCain Leaves Behind a Legacy Senate Passes Spending Bill Package Treasury Proposes Rules on State-Level SALT Workarounds Primary Elections Held in Arizona and Florida States Respond to Work Requirements Differently Payments in Lieu of Taxes (…

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