Peace in the Midst of Crisis: Psalm 83:1 NKJV
Do not keep silent, O God! Do not hold your peace, And do not be still, O God! Psalm 83:1 NKJV Despite crises in our lives and around the world, we can trust that God is in control and cares for us all. We all experience crises in our own lives, from anxiety about money to stress in relationships.…
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Washington News: December – Week 1 – 2015
Highway Bill Motors Through Congress After 35 short-term Highway Bill extensions, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST) was passed on December 3, 2015. The House voted 359 to 65 and the Senate approved the bill with a vote of 83 to 16. President Obama is expected to sign the five-year transportation bill. The FAST Act will provide funding for…
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Washington News: November – Week 5 – 2015
Tax Extenders Negotiations Continue While most Senators and Representatives are back in their home states or districts for the Thanksgiving holiday, negotiations continue on a tax extenders bill. Staff from the House, Senate and White House are all working on a potential compromise. The negotiators hope to add an extenders provision to the major appropriations bill set for a vote…
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Premium Tax Credit Approved
In a 6-3 decision published on June 25, the Supreme Court upheld the Premium Tax Credit Plan under the Affordable Care Act. The King v. Burwell decision considered the question, “Does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provide a premium tax credit for both federal and state exchanges?”Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion. The plaintiffs in the case pointed…
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Will Congress Fix the Tax Code?
As Americans are enjoying the 4th of July holiday, the House Ways and Means Committee staff published a summary of efforts to improve the tax code. These efforts highlight the potential changes in three areas of taxation. Permanent Tax Extenders - There are 55 tax provisions that are extended for one or two years at a time. Unfortunately, the extension…
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Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015
On June 16 Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Sen. John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015. The goals of the bill are to improve IRS service and strengthen taxpayer protections. Sen. Thune stated, “This bill is intended to enact a much-needed culture change at the IRS.” He continued, “This takes an important step towards…
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