As Congress was starting to debate its reconciliation bill in earnest back in March we wrote about a proposal to eliminate the tax exemption provisions for certain credit unions. Credit Unions’ tax-exempt status was established in The Federal Credit Union ...
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An HLF white paper published today examines the policy landscape surrounding tobacco harm reduction, the use of vaping (e-cigarettes and similar products) in helping nicotine users to quit smoking, and why there is more work to be done in this ...
Read MoreA loophole in the U.S. tax code allows foreign interests to pour billions into our legal system through a scheme known as Third Party Litigation Funding. These groups bankroll lawsuits, often frivolous, with the sole aim of securing a settlement. ...
Read MoreAs part as of current budget reconciliation package, the U.S. Senate is currently considering a proposal to impose a 3.5% tax on personal money transfers sent abroad. The House of Representatives already approved the measure. While the measure is meant ...
Read MoreHigh housing costs and red tape continue to burden American families, particularly lower-income and minority homeowners. One often-overlooked expense is title insurance, a fee ranging from 0.5% to 1% of a home’s price, which is paid during closing and ...
Read MoreThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting events around Small Business Day today to kick off the start of Small Business month. Small businesses remain the economic engine of the United States. In fact, from 1995 to 2021, for example, ...
Read MoreArkansas is one of the latest states to take up legislation purporting to protect children on social media. The Arkansas Senate is considering Senate Bills 611 and 612. These bills are certain to face legal challenges, which will likely be ...
Read MoreEarlier this year, Virginia successfully passed Senate Bill 854 to provide greater protections for children in addition to requiring greater parental consent of children on social media. However, proposed changes at the eleventh hour threaten to jeopardize the bill. The ...
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