President Obama’s TV interviews scheduled for today may provide fuel for a potential breakthrough in tax and spending talks, according to Paul Suplizio, President of the WOTC Coalition. WOTC and numerous other tax provisions hang in the balance . . . although failure now may still be rectified after the new year. (more…)
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On Monday, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D., NY) and U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D., NJ) announced comprehensive legislation to reduce the tax burden on those financially impacted by Superstorm Sandy. It’s called “The Hurricane Sandy and National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2012.”
Within its mixed bag of proposed tax benefits, we find this jewel: a new WOTC category for Hurricane Sandy victims. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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Assemblyman V. Manuel Pérez (D-Coachella) was appointed the Democratic Whip of the California State Assembly on Monday as part of the new leadership team of State Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez. (more…)
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The atmosphere in Washington DC can change in a heartbeat.
On the way into my office this afternoon, I listened to a lively talk-radio discussion of today’s Republican counteroffer to the president’s tax and spending proposals. Upon arriving, I found an e-mail summary of the situation sent by Paul Suplizio, President of the WOTC Coalition. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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The elections are over and many otherwise interested Americans have turned (at least one eye) temporarily away from politics. I understand the sentiment. Forcing yourself to follow Congress right now is like dragging one of those civil-war era canon balls with a chain around your ankle.
Nevertheless, important issues are being addressed, including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and numerous other tax extenders. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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John Sandusky, a Partner at Tax Incentive Group, LLC forwarded this response from Republican Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania. (more…)
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An news article posted yesterday on WNCT 9 On Your Side outlines the positions of Democratic and Republican contenders for the North Carolina governorship.
Republican contender, businessman Pat McCrory is focused on overall tax reform — a “modernization” of North Carolina’s tax system to attract industry and create jobs.
Lt Governor Walter Dalton (Dem), on the other hand, is proposing a new tax credit. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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As of last night, there was an open standoff in the Senate over the Senate’s proposed tax extenders bill and the Republicans’ need to extend the Bush-era tax cuts. Democrat and Republican leaders agreed, however, to continue negotiating. (more…)
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