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Statement for Subcommittee on Oversight Hearing on “Fueling Chaos: Tracing the Flow of Tax-Exempt Dollars to Antisemitism”
Chairman Smith, Chairman Schweikert, Ranking Member Neal, and Ranking Member Pascrell, thank you for the opportunity to submit written comments to be included in the record of the Subcommittee on Oversight’s hearing on July 23, 2024, “Fueling Chaos: Tracing the Flow of Tax-Exempt Dollars to…
Post-Graduation Scholarships
A post-graduation scholarship is a type of charitable grant that foundations would make to attract individuals with career skills needed in a particular region to make their homes and build their careers in that community. A post-graduation scholarship would be awarded to an individual who has…
Washington Snapshot: Bill to Expand Charitable Deduction Introduced in the House, Ways and Means Adds a New Member
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Bill to Increase Charitable Giving Introduced in House
IRS Funding to be Considered by Senate Committee
Ways and Means Holds Hearing on Tax Reform's Impact (So Far)
Council Urges Treasury to Delay New UBIT Provisions
In the States: States Respond to Federal…
Washington Snapshot: House Committee Sets Series of Tax Reform Hearings, White House Sends Rescissions Proposal to Congress
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House Committee Sets Series of Tax Reform Hearings
White House Sends Rescissions Proposal to Congress
IRS Debuts New EO Search Tool
Form 990s for Calendar-Year Organizations Due Soon
In the States: Vermont Considers Repeal of Charitable Deduction; Municipal…
Washington Snapshot: Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing Ahead of Recess
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JCT Releases New Estimates in Advance of Senate Finance Hearing
Council Call Highlights Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
Council Raises Concerns About FARA
In the States: Kentucky Preserves Charitable Incentive in Tax Reform, Maryland Passes Law Mirroring…
Washington Snapshot: Congress Ends Brief Shutdown, New IRS Commissioner Officially Nominated
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Brief Government Shutdown Ended with Passage of Budget Deal
Trump Administration Releases 2018-19 Budget
Repeal of Johnson Amendment Raised at National Prayer Breakfast
President Trump Officially Nominates New IRS Head
FEMA Requests Comments on Natural…
Washington Snapshot: New Members of Tax-Writing Committees
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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: 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
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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
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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
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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 - September 28, 2017
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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 - 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…