While the President’s and other government websites do not yet reflect an updated status for the bill, we were able to get this odd photograph from the President’s September Photos of the Day page. The caption reads, “President Barack Obama greets small business owners after signing the Small Business Bill in the East Room of the White House, September 27, 2010.” (more…)
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Recently, I’ve received inquiries about Congressional efforts to extend the expired Hurricane Katrina provision of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program. Here’s the latest as I understand it.
The Hurricane Katrina WOTC provision has NOT yet been extended. But it is part of the currently idle Baucus Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act — also known as the Baucus Tax Extenders bill. (more…)Baucus Tax Extenders Bill, Continuing Resolution, District Of Columbia Enterprise Zone, Empowerment Zones, Harry Reid, Hurrican Katrina Employees, Indian Employment Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, New York Liberty Zone, Paul Suplizio, Renewal Communities, Research And Development Credit, Senator Baucus, Senator Reid, Tanf, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Wotc CoalitionRead more: Work Opportunity Tax Credit for Hurricane Katrina EmployeesPUBLISHED IN
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As we anticipated, the U.S. House of Representatives has sent the Small Business Jobs Bill to President Obama’s desk for signing. The Senate passed HR 5297 last week, sending it to the House where it was passed on Wednesday. See previous post. President Obama is expected to sign. (more…)
Alternative Minimum Tax, Amt, Empowerment Zone Employment Credit, General Business Credit, Hr 5297, Research And Development Credit, Small Business Jobs Act, Tax Credits, U S House Of Representatives, U S Senate, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, WotcRead more: Jobs Bill Passes House – Tax Credits Expanded Big Time!PUBLISHED IN
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According to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (Dem) the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the Small Business Jobs Bill next week. HR 5297 was passed by the Senate earlier this week, and sent back to the House for approval. It is believed that if the bill passes the House this time, it will also be signed by President Obama. (more…)Alternative Minimum Tax, Amt, Empowerment Zone Employment Credit, General Business Credit, House Of Representatives, Hr 5297, Small Business Jobs Act, Tax Credits, U S House Of Representatives, U S Senate, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, WotcRead more: House to Vote on HR 5297 Small Business Jobs Bill Next WeekPUBLISHED IN
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Good news for businesses within Merced County, California! The California Department of Housing and Community Development has approved a 1,877 acre expansion of the Merced Regional Enterprise Zone. Merced County’s Board of Supervisors had voted to expand the zone in April 2010. (more…)
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The U.S. Senate has passed HR 5297, the Small Business Jobs Bill, by a vote of 61-37. The bill, which will be highly beneficial to some of my clients, must now go back to the House of Representatives for reconsideration there.
If passed into law, this bill will include a number of provisions relevant to hiring-based tax incentives like the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and the federal Empowerment Zone Employment Credit. (more…)Alternative Minimum Tax, Amt, Empowerment Zone Employment Credit, General Business Credit, House Of Representatives, Hr 5297, Small Business Jobs Act, Tax Credits, U S House Of Representatives, U S Senate, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, WotcRead more: Small Business Jobs Bill Passes Senate Includes WOTC 5-Year Carryback And MorePUBLISHED IN
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Can this be true? SB 974 was introduced by California Senator Darrell Steinberg (Dem) early this year in an attempt to substantially limit the impact of California’s Enterprise Zone Hiring Credit program. According to an article in the Santa Clarita Valley Signal today, “officials from Steinberg’s office said Wednesday that the legislation will probably not become law.” (more…)
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The editorial board of The Desert Sun published an opinion today expressing their strong support for the proposed West Coachella Valley Enterprise Zone. (more…)
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I received an email this morning from the Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership, PA Department of Labor & Industry announcing that they have discovered a glitch in their information system. As a result, a number of invalid WOTC employee certifications have been issued. The email requests that certain TANF-related certifications be returned to their office. (more…)
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