Rules package was approved Monday night. The House of Representatives has approved a rules package that is intended to control government spending, reduce bureaucracy, and challenge leadership. The…
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Treasury Requests Public Input on Climate Tax Policies
$270 billion is being dedicated to various climate tax incentives. The Treasury Department recently issued three requests for public input, asking for comments on how best to implement…
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President Calls for Oil Companies to Reinvest Profits
He urged Congress to raise their taxes if production is not increased. President Joe Biden has urged Congress to increase taxes on oil and gas companies’ profits if…
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IRS Hires 4,000 Customer Service Reps
Being trained in taxpayer rights and technical account management. The Internal Revenue Service announced that 4,000 additional customer service representatives have been hired and are being trained to…
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U.S. to Host Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Ministerial
This will be the first in-person meeting to deepen economic ties in the region. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be co-hosting…
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IRS Given Deadline for Overhaul
Treasury Secretary wants a plan within six months. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen asked the Internal Revenue Service to develop an operational plan for deploying the $80…
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She says the budget increase will not impact middle-class tax audits. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) last week…
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Senate Passes “Inflation Reduction Act”
$740 billion bill addresses social spending and taxes. In a session that convened on Saturday, the U.S. Senate spent the night and part of Sunday working its way…
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Senator Leahy Has Surgery After Breaking Hip
He fell in his home in Virginia. Senate President Pro Tempore Patrick Leahy of Vermont, the longest-serving member of the Senate, fell at his home and his undergone surgery…
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CBO Report Says Taxes Will Rise Higher
Highest for individuals since 1913. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its budget and economic outlook for 2022 and it shows that federal taxes are rising…
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