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Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-East (FREEDOM) Act of 2007
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2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.1617 to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. HR 2313/S.502-to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. H.R.6049 - The Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; SA to H.R. 3221 to amend IRC of 1986 to provide for the limited continuations of clean energy production incentives. S. 2886 Alternative Minimum Tax and SA to H.R. 1424 Emergency Stablization Act of 2008.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Small Business
H.Con.Res. 312 - Budget resolution FY2009 Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2009, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution. H.R. 25 - Fair Tax Act or 2007 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enacting a national sales tax. NSBA supported. H. R. 731 - National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2007 Bill would require the SBA to establish a program providing regulatory-compliance assistance to small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 1023 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 A bill to repeal a provision designed to increase federal tax revenue by $7 billion over ten years. Repeal the new mandatory 3 percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports. H.R. 1112 - Stealth Tax Relief Extension Act of 2007 The legislation increases the exemption from the alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers in 2007 and extends through 2007 the allowance of certain nonrefundable tax credits against alternative minimum tax liability. NSBA supported. H.R. 1332 Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007 Bill would improve the access to capital programs of the SBA. NSBA supported. H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Bill addressed the expiration of popular tax provisions such as the AMT patch, research and development tax credits and various other credits and deductions designed to encourage renewable energies. NSBA supported. H.R. 1506 Fuel Economy Reform Act Measure would increase fuel economy standards for automobiles. NSBA supported. H.R. 1542 Healthy Families Act Bill to expand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers with 15 or more employees provide up to 7 paid sick-leave days to their employees. NSBA opposed. H.R. 1677 Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 Bill gives IRS the right to deny information to tax preparers and lenders who might be contemplating predatory refund anticipation loans (RALs). It also includes provisions on the earned income tax credit and individual retirement accounts. NSBA supported. H.R. 1873 Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act of 2007 Bill would improve federal procurement opportunities for small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 2205/S. 1010 Retirement Security for Life Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payments from annuities and similar payments of life insurance proceeds at dates later than death by excluding from income a portion of such payments. NSBA supports retirement options for its employees, but NSBA has remained largely neutral on this proposal. H.R. 2380 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 To make permanent the repeal of the estate tax after 2010. NSBA supported H.R. 2419 - Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 Bill includes tax incentives for farms, energy and conservation initiatives. NSBA opposed certain revenue-offsets in the bill. H.R. 2727 Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act It would extend the current exemption by at least one year for small businesses to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls reporting requirements. NSBA supported. H.R. 3163 - The Healthy Americans Act Broad health care reform that includes an individual mandate, creation of state Health Help Agencies, subsidies for low-income individuals and changes tax-treatment of health care and health insurance expenditures. NSBA supported sections of the bill. H.R. 3170 Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007 The bill permanently reduces the capital gains tax to 15 percent and the estate tax exemption will be $3.5 million in 2009 and will increase $250,000 per year until it reaches $5 million 2015. NSBA supported. H.R. 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act The bill provides economic aid to the housing industry and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. NSBA opposed certain revenue-offsets in the bill. H.R. 3548 - Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3567 - the Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007 Bill would expand the ability of venture capital-owned businesses to participate in small-business programs. NSBA opposed. H.R. 3660 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2007 Would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. H.R. 4008 - Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 Bill provides technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance in regard to unintentional violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. NSBA supported. H.R. 4458 - the Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act Bill seeks to improve the Regulatory Flexibility Act and reduce the regulatory burden borne by Americas small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 5140 - Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 Bill provides economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. NSBA supported. H.R. 5244 - The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supported. H.R. 5351 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act Bill would extend a range of renewable energy tax incentives NSBA supported. H.R. 5402 - Climate Change Center and Clearinghouse Act of 2007 Bill would charge the SBA and EPA to co-chair an interagency working group across federal agencies and establish a clearinghouse of climate-change related information for small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 5719 - Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers. NSBA supported certain provisions of the measure. H.R. 5819 SBIR STTR Reauthorization Act Bill would reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. NSBA supported. H.R. 6049 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring tax provisions, and provide individual income tax relief. NSBA supported. H.R. 6210 Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. NSBA supported certain sections of the bill. H.R. 6214 Home Office Deduction Standardization Act of 2008 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. H.R. 6275 - Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 Bill provides individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax. NSBA supported bill, but opposed offsets. H.R. 6499 Sensible Tax Act of 2008 Beginning in 2009, the legislation would permanently exclude the first $2 million ($4 million for a couple) of an estates value from being subject to any tax and subsequently be adjusted for inflation. The measure would ensure that the surviving spouse is entitled to the $2 million to which the deceased spouse was entitled. NSBA supported. H.R. 6582 - Small Business CHOICE Act of 2008 To encourage the development of small business cooperatives for healthcare options to improve coverage for employees (CHOICE) including through a small business CHOICE tax credit. NSBA supports elements of this legislation to the extent it addresses rising health care cost and insurance availability for small business owners. However, NSBA maintains reservations about the use of cooperatives to achieve this. H.R. 6601 Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2008 Bill creates a standard home office deduction, removes cell phones from listed property, allows nonresident aliens to be S corporation shareholders, increases the deduction for business meals and entertainment for qualified small businesses, and reduces the recovery period for depreciation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment. NSBA supported. H.R. 6633 - Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 To evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and to ensure the protection of Social Security beneficiaries. NSBA supports the employment of legal employees, but remains cautious of mandating a system such as E-verify on small businesses owners due to burdensome administrative task, unwarranted penalties and historical technical errors with the E-verify system. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 Would require health plans that offer mental health benefits to cover the same mental health and addiction disorders that are included in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). NSBA opposed. H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 Bill includes an extension of individual and business tax provisions and energy tax incentives. NSBA supported. H.R. 7074 Home Office Tax Deduction Simplification Act Bill brings clarity to the process of claiming the tax deduction for a home office and directs the Secretary of Treasury to establish an optional standard deduction. NSBA supported. S.Con.Res. 70 - Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2009, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution. S. 55 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 The measure repeals the alternative minimum tax on individuals. NSBA supported. S. 102 A bill to extend and expand relief from the alternative minimum tax and to repeal the extension of the lower rates for capital gains and dividends for 2009 and 2010. The legislation increases the exemption from the alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers in 2007 and extends through 2007 the allowance of certain nonrefundable tax credits against alternative minimum tax liability. NSBA supported. S. 334 The Healthy Americans Act Broad health care reform that includes an individual mandate, creation of state Health Help Agencies, subsidies for low-income individuals and changes tax-treatment of health care and health insurance expenditures. NSBA supported sections of the bill S.558 Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 Legislation would require insurance companies to offer the same level of financial coverage for mental health care as they do for other medical care. NSBA opposed S. 777 Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 A bill to repeal a provision designed to increase federal tax revenue by $7 billion over ten years. Repeal the new mandatory 3 percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports. S. 910 Healthy Families Act Bill to expand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers with 15 or more employees provide up to 7 paid sick-leave days to their employees. NSBA opposed S. 1145 - The Patent Reform Act of 2007 Bill would provide comprehensive reform the U.S. patent system. NSBA opposed. S. 1395 - Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supported. S. 1617- Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-East (FREEDOM) Act Bill would provide incentives for the purchase of plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. NSBA supported. S. 1681 Family Medical Leave Insurance Act Legislation to create a fund that would provide up to eight weeks of paid family leave. Mandates employees and employers to fund the plan through payroll taxes. NSBA opposed. S. 1783 - Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act A bill to provide 10 steps to transform health care in America. NSBA supports this legislation to the extent it offers a comprehensive perspective to reforming the health care system to make insurance more affordable for small business owners. However, NSBA opposes the across state line pooling which is included in this proposal. S. 1932 Bill would increase the expenditures for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. NSBA supported. S. 2291- Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 2239 Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2007 Would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supports. S. 2394 - Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 Bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify, modernize, and improve public notice of and access to tax lien information by providing for a national, Internet accessible, filing system for Federal tax liens, and would also repeal the three percent withholding requirement. NSBA supports sections of this bill. S. 2612 - The Small Business Lending Stimulus Act of 2008, Bill would authorize additional funding for SBA lending program and cut borrowing and lending fees. NSBA supported. S. 2636 - Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Bill provides housing reform and includes and extension of the net operating loss carryback rules to allow some money-losing businesses to get refunds of taxes paid during profitable years. NSBA supported. S. 2795 Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. NSBA supported certain sections of the bill. S. 2886 - Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend expiring provisions relating to the alternative minimum tax, individual and business taxpayers, energy conservation, and tax administration. NSBA supported. S. 2902 SBA Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2008 Bill would reauthorize various parts of the Small Business Administration. NSBA supported. S. 3371 Home Office Deduction Simplification and Improvement Act of 2008 Bill brings clarity to the process of claiming the tax deduction for a home office and directs the Secretary of Treasury to establish an optional standard deduction. NSBA supported. S. 3406 ADA Amendments Act A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. NSBA supports the intent of the ADA, but raised concerns over the potential for additional burdensome regulations being put on small businesses. S. 3408 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for the conduct of comparative effectiveness research and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a Comparative Effectiveness Research Trust Fund, and for other purposes. NSBA supports this legislation as a cornerstone to the framework of value-based purchasing and price transparency to consumer of health care services. S. 3554 - Affordable Coverage for Small Employers Act of 2008 A bill to provide employees of small employers with access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage. NSBA supports this legislation to the extent it offers a comprehensive low-income subsidies and tax incentive available to make insurance more affordable for small business owners.
2008 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 5312 "Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008", Provisions related to contracts associated with vehicle financing. S. 2555, H.R. 5560, Bills to allow California to control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. H.R. 1618, H.R. 6049, S. 1617 and other bills to provide tax credits for plug-in hybrids and other advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 5734 "Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008" to establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of 19. Interest of each foreign entity (continued) Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the retention of nationwide fuel economy standards. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in promoting advanced technology vehicles among consumers. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the sanctity of contracts as they relate to vehicle financing. alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation. H.R. 5312, The Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008. This legislation would eliminate all pre-dispute, binding, mandatory arbitration agreements for consumer sales or lease contracts for motor vehicles.
Client expense: $1,624,058 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 5312 "Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008", Provisions related to contracts associated with vehicle financing. S. 2555, H.R. 5560, Bills to allow California to control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. H.R. 1618, H.R. 6049, S. 1617 and other bills to provide tax credits for plug-in hybrids and other advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 5734 "Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008" to establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of 19. Interest of each foreign entity (continued) Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the retention of nationwide fuel economy standards. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in promoting advanced technology vehicles among consumers. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the sanctity of contracts as they relate to vehicle financing. alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation. H.R. 5312, The Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008. This legislation would eliminate all pre-dispute, binding, mandatory arbitration agreements for consumer sales or lease contracts for motor vehicles.
Client expense: $1,624,058 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax credit for plug-in electric drive vehicles in S 1617; H.R. 7060 and HR 6049 Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act; HR 1424 a bil to provide authority for the federal government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purpose of providing stability and preventing disruption in the economy and for other purposes.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Extension and expansion of alternative simplified research and development tax credit; HR. 2138; S.41; S.2209; HR. 6049; S. 3098; S.3125; credit for plug in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.6; S.1617; S.6049; S.3098; S.3125; S.3335; HR.7060; HR.7202; HR.1424; tax incentives for manufacturing facilities producing electric drive motor vehicles and components; election for refund of AMT or R&D credits (S.3335; H.R.7060; H.R.7202; H.R.1424) in lieu of bonus depreciation; S. Amend. 4406. H.R. 3221(section 605); H.R. 5720; look-through treatment for controlled foreign corporations (H.R.6049; S.3098; S.3125; S.3335; H.R.7060; H.R.7202; H.R.1424); repayment of loans under Section 136 of P.L. 110-140 with alternative minimum tax or research and development tax credits; section 129 of H.R. 2638; arbitration provision in the Canada tax treaty; IRC section 382 tax treatment of net operating losses and other tax attributes (H.R.1424 and H.R.7321).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Advanced Vehicle Technology Tax Incentives (H.R.6 - Baucus Senate Amendment S.1704, H.R.2505, H.R.2776, S.1617) Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax and other related proposals, including H.R.7005 Economic Stimulus (H.R.5140, S.2636, S.2572) Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R.1424) Research & Development Tax Credit (H.R.2138, S.41, S.2209) Tax Extenders (H.R.6049, H.R.7060, S.3335, S.3098) Tax Treaties
Client expense: $3,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Climate and energy principles including issues of cost containment, allowance allocation, technology deployment, international competitiveness and harmonization of federal and state regulatory efforts. S. 2191, S. 3036, H.R. 6186, S. 1766, S. 1177, S. 1168, S. 1201, H.R. 1590, S. 485, H.R. 620, H.R. 2069, S. 317, S. 309, S. 280, and Dingell-Boucher draft climate change legislation. Energy tax provisions (e.g. S. 1617, H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886, H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S.3478, S.3335, and New Energy Reform Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle tax credit and small wind investment tax credit; S. 1617; H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886, H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S. 3335, New Energy Reform Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle tax credit and small wind investment tax credit; S. 1617; H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886, H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S. 3335, New Energy Reform Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle tax credit and small wind investment tax credit; S. 1617; H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886, H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S. 3335, New Energy Reform Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S 1179 Superfund Equity and Megasite Remediation Act of 2007 - A bill to amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986. S 502 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. S 1322 Employee Stock Ownership Plan Promotion and Improvement Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the operation of employee stock ownership plans, and for other purposes. S 1617 To provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. S 1753 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S 2886 Alternative Minimum Tax and Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend expiring provisions relating to the alternative minimum tax, individual and business taxpayers, energy conservation, and tax administration. S 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. HR 197 To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources. HR 1997 To amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property. HR 2148 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale. HR 2206 Fiscal 2007 Second Emergency Iraq/Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations - Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 20, 2007, and for other purposes. HR 2305 Energy Conservation Through "Smart Meters" Act of 2007 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a five-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices. HR 2313 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. HR 2776 - Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, an act to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. HR 3876 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation. HR 4839 Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007. HR 5101 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the phase-in of the deduction for domestic production activities. HR 5169 The Grow American Investment Now Jobs Act of 2008 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce marginal income tax rates on corporations. HR 5351 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. HR 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008.
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
S. 2555, H.R. 5560, Bills to allow California to control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. H.R. 1618, S. 1617 and other bills to provide tax credits for plug-in hybrids and other advanced technology vehicles. S. 3684, H.R. 7273, Bills to allow interest deductions against income tax with respect to motor vehicles. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100% ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in stimulating new auto vehicle sales.
Client expense: $1,082,940 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1617-to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive vehicles. HR 2313/S.502 - to make tax rate reduction on dividends & capital gains permanent. SA to H.R. 3221-amend IRC of 1986 for limited continuations of clean energy production incentives. S.2886-Alernative Minimum Tax and SA to H.R1424 Emergency Stablization Act of 2008.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Small Business
H.Con.Res. 312 - Budget resolution FY2009 Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2009, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution. H.R. 25 - Fair Tax Act or 2007 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enacting a national sales tax. NSBA supported. H. R. 731 - National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2007 Bill would require the SBA to establish a program providing regulatory-compliance assistance to small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 1023 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 A bill to repeal a provision designed to increase federal tax revenue by $7 billion over ten years. Repeal the new mandatory 3 percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports. H.R. 1112 - Stealth Tax Relief Extension Act of 2007 The legislation increases the exemption from the alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers in 2007 and extends through 2007 the allowance of certain nonrefundable tax credits against alternative minimum tax liability. NSBA supported. H.R. 1332 Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007 Bill would improve the access to capital programs of the SBA. NSBA supported. H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Bill addressed the expiration of popular tax provisions such as the AMT patch, research and development tax credits and various other credits and deductions designed to encourage renewable energies. NSBA supported. H.R. 1506 Fuel Economy Reform Act Measure would increase fuel economy standards for automobiles. NSBA supported. H.R. 1542 Healthy Families Act Bill to expand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers with 15 or more employees provide up to 7 paid sick-leave days to their employees. NSBA opposed. H.R. 1677 Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 Bill gives IRS the right to deny information to tax preparers and lenders who might be contemplating predatory refund anticipation loans (RALs). It also includes provisions on the earned income tax credit and individual retirement accounts. NSBA supported. H.R. 1873 Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act of 2007 Bill would improve federal procurement opportunities for small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 2205/S. 1010 Retirement Security for Life Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payments from annuities and similar payments of life insurance proceeds at dates later than death by excluding from income a portion of such payments. NSBA supports retirement options for its employees, but NSBA has remained largely neutral on this proposal. H.R. 2380 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 To make permanent the repeal of the estate tax after 2010. NSBA supported H.R. 2419 - Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 Bill includes tax incentives for farms, energy and conservation initiatives. NSBA opposed certain revenue-offsets in the bill. H.R. 2727 Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act It would extend the current exemption by at least one year for small businesses to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls reporting requirements. NSBA supported. H.R. 3163 - The Healthy Americans Act Broad health care reform that includes an individual mandate, creation of state Health Help Agencies, subsidies for low-income individuals and changes tax-treatment of health care and health insurance expenditures. NSBA supported sections of the bill. H.R. 3170 Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007 The bill permanently reduces the capital gains tax to 15 percent and the estate tax exemption will be $3.5 million in 2009 and will increase $250,000 per year until it reaches $5 million 2015. NSBA supported. H.R. 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act The bill provides economic aid to the housing industry and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. NSBA opposed certain revenue-offsets in the bill. H.R. 3548 - Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3567 - the Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007 Bill would expand the ability of venture capital-owned businesses to participate in small-business programs. NSBA opposed. H.R. 3660 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2007 Would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. H.R. 4008 - Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 Bill provides technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance in regard to unintentional violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. NSBA supported. H.R. 4458 - the Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act Bill seeks to improve the Regulatory Flexibility Act and reduce the regulatory burden borne by Americas small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 5140 - Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 Bill provides economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. NSBA supported. H.R. 5244 - The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supported. H.R. 5351 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act Bill would extend a range of renewable energy tax incentives NSBA supported. H.R. 5402 - Climate Change Center and Clearinghouse Act of 2007 Bill would charge the SBA and EPA to co-chair an interagency working group across federal agencies and establish a clearinghouse of climate-change related information for small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 5719 - Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers. NSBA supported certain provisions of the measure. H.R. 5819 SBIR STTR Reauthorization Act Bill would reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. NSBA supported. H.R. 6049 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring tax provisions, and provide individual income tax relief. NSBA supported. H.R. 6210 Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. NSBA supported certain sections of the bill. H.R. 6214 Home Office Deduction Standardization Act of 2008 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. H.R. 6275 - Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 Bill provides individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax. NSBA supported bill, but opposed offsets. H.R. 6499 Sensible Tax Act of 2008 Beginning in 2009, the legislation would permanently exclude the first $2 million ($4 million for a couple) of an estates value from being subject to any tax and subsequently be adjusted for inflation. The measure would ensure that the surviving spouse is entitled to the $2 million to which the deceased spouse was entitled. NSBA supported. H.R. 6582 - Small Business CHOICE Act of 2008 To encourage the development of small business cooperatives for healthcare options to improve coverage for employees (CHOICE) including through a small business CHOICE tax credit. NSBA supports elements of this legislation to the extent it addresses rising health care cost and insurance availability for small business owners. However, NSBA maintains reservations about the use of cooperatives to achieve this. H.R. 6601 Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2008 Bill creates a standard home office deduction, removes cell phones from listed property, allows nonresident aliens to be S corporation shareholders, increases the deduction for business meals and entertainment for qualified small businesses, and reduces the recovery period for depreciation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment. NSBA supported. H.R. 6633 - Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 To evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and to ensure the protection of Social Security beneficiaries. NSBA supports the employment of legal employees, but remains cautious of mandating a system such as E-verify on small businesses owners due to burdensome administrative task, unwarranted penalties and historical technical errors with the E-verify system. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 Would require health plans that offer mental health benefits to cover the same mental health and addiction disorders that are included in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). NSBA opposed. H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 Bill includes an extension of individual and business tax provisions and energy tax incentives. NSBA supported. H.R. 7074 Home Office Tax Deduction Simplification Act Bill brings clarity to the process of claiming the tax deduction for a home office and directs the Secretary of Treasury to establish an optional standard deduction. NSBA supported. S.Con.Res. 70 - Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2009, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution. S. 55 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 The measure repeals the alternative minimum tax on individuals. NSBA supported. S. 102 A bill to extend and expand relief from the alternative minimum tax and to repeal the extension of the lower rates for capital gains and dividends for 2009 and 2010. The legislation increases the exemption from the alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers in 2007 and extends through 2007 the allowance of certain nonrefundable tax credits against alternative minimum tax liability. NSBA supported. S. 334 The Healthy Americans Act Broad health care reform that includes an individual mandate, creation of state Health Help Agencies, subsidies for low-income individuals and changes tax-treatment of health care and health insurance expenditures. NSBA supported sections of the bill S.558 Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 Legislation would require insurance companies to offer the same level of financial coverage for mental health care as they do for other medical care. NSBA opposed S. 777 Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 A bill to repeal a provision designed to increase federal tax revenue by $7 billion over ten years. Repeal the new mandatory 3 percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports. S. 910 Healthy Families Act Bill to expand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers with 15 or more employees provide up to 7 paid sick-leave days to their employees. NSBA opposed S. 1145 - The Patent Reform Act of 2007 Bill would provide comprehensive reform the U.S. patent system. NSBA opposed. S. 1395 - Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supported. S. 1617- Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-East (FREEDOM) Act Bill would provide incentives for the purchase of plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. NSBA supported. S. 1681 Family Medical Leave Insurance Act Legislation to create a fund that would provide up to eight weeks of paid family leave. Mandates employees and employers to fund the plan through payroll taxes. NSBA opposed. S. 1783 - Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act A bill to provide 10 steps to transform health care in America. NSBA supports this legislation to the extent it offers a comprehensive perspective to reforming the health care system to make insurance more affordable for small business owners. However, NSBA opposes the across state line pooling which is included in this proposal. S. 1932 Bill would increase the expenditures for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. NSBA supported. S. 2291- Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 2239 Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2007 Would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supports. S. 2394 - Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 Bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify, modernize, and improve public notice of and access to tax lien information by providing for a national, Internet accessible, filing system for Federal tax liens, and would also repeal the three percent withholding requirement. NSBA supports sections of this bill. S. 2612 - The Small Business Lending Stimulus Act of 2008, Bill would authorize additional funding for SBA lending program and cut borrowing and lending fees. NSBA supported. S. 2636 - Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Bill provides housing reform and includes and extension of the net operating loss carryback rules to allow some money-losing businesses to get refunds of taxes paid during profitable years. NSBA supported. S. 2795 Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. NSBA supported certain sections of the bill. S. 2886 - Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend expiring provisions relating to the alternative minimum tax, individual and business taxpayers, energy conservation, and tax administration. NSBA supported. S. 2902 SBA Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2008 Bill would reauthorize various parts of the Small Business Administration. NSBA supported. S. 3371 Home Office Deduction Simplification and Improvement Act of 2008 Bill brings clarity to the process of claiming the tax deduction for a home office and directs the Secretary of Treasury to establish an optional standard deduction. NSBA supported. S. 3406 ADA Amendments Act A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. NSBA supports the intent of the ADA, but raised concerns over the potential for additional burdensome regulations being put on small businesses. S. 3408 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for the conduct of comparative effectiveness research and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a Comparative Effectiveness Research Trust Fund, and for other purposes. NSBA supports this legislation as a cornerstone to the framework of value-based purchasing and price transparency to consumer of health care services. S. 3554 - Affordable Coverage for Small Employers Act of 2008 A bill to provide employees of small employers with access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage. NSBA supports this legislation to the extent it offers a comprehensive low-income subsidies and tax incentive available to make insurance more affordable for small business owners.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Extension and expansion of alternative simplified research and development tax credit; HR. 2138; S.41; S.2209; HR. 6049; S. 3098; S.3125; credit for plug in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.6; S.1617; S.6049; S.3098; S.3125; S.3335; HR.7060; HR.7202; HR.1424; tax incentives for manufacturing facilities producing electric drive motor vehicles and components; election for refund of AMT or R&D credits (S.3335; HR.7060; H.R.7202; HR.1424) in lieu of bonus depreciation; S. Amend. 4406. HR. 3221(section 605); HR. 5720; look-through treatment for controlled foreign corporations (HR.6049; S.3098; S.3125; S.3335; HR.7060; HR.7202; HR.1424); repayment of loans under Section 136 of P.L. 110-140 with alternative minimum tax or research and development tax credits; section 129 of HR. 2638; arbitration provision in the Canada tax treaty.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle tax credit and small wind investment tax credit; S. 1617; H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886, H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S. 3335, New Energy Reform Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle tax credit and small wind investment tax credit; S. 1617; H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886, H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S. 3335, New Energy Reform Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle tax credit and small wind investment tax credit; S. 1617; H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886, H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S. 3335, New Energy Reform Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Climate and energy principles including issues of cost containment, allowance allocation, technology deployment, international competitiveness and harmonization of federal and state regulatory efforts. S. 2191, S. 3036, H.R. 6186, S. 1766, S. 1177, S. 1168, S. 1201, H.R. 1590, S. 485, H.R. 620, H.R. 2069, S. 317, S. 309, S. 280, and Dingell-Boucher draft climate change legislation. Energy tax provisions (e.g. S. 1617, H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886, H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S.3478, S.3335, and New Energy Reform Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S 1179 Superfund Equity and Megasite Remediation Act of 2007 S 502 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent S 1322 Employee Stock Ownership Plan Promotion and Improvement Act of 2007 S 1617 To provide tax incentives for plug-in hybrid electric drive motor vehicles S 1753 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 S 2886 Alternative Minimum Tax and Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008 S 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 HR 197 To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5 year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources. HR 1997 To amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property HR 2148 To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale HR 2206 Fiscal 2007 Second Emergency Iraq/Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations HR 2305 Energy Conservation Through Smart Meters Act of 2007 HR 2313 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent HR 2276 Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act HR 3876 To amend the IRC of 1986 to limit the deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation HR 4839 Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 HR 5101 To amend the IRC of 1986 to accelerate the phase-in of the deduction for domestic production activities HR 5169 The Grow American Investment Now Jobs Act of 2008 HR 5351 To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation HR 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 HR 6899 Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Advanced Vehicle Technology Tax Incentives (H.R.6 - Baucus Senate Amendment S.1704, H.R.2505, H.R.2776, S.1617) Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax and other related proposals Economic Stimulus (H.R.5140, S.2636, S.2572) Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (H.R.3221 Amendment S.4406) Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Research & Development Tax Credit (H.R.2138, S.41, S.2209) Section 280F for Utility Vehicles Tax Extenders (H.R.6049, H.R.7060, S.3335, S.3098) Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 (H.R.3970) Tax Treaties Trade Adjustment Assistance Tax Credit
Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1650, The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, all provisions; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; all provisions; H.R. 1997 to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property, all provisions; H.R. 2125, The Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act, all provisions; H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; all provisions; H.R. 2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; all provisions; H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007, all provisions; S. 1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; all provisions; S. 772, The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, all provisions; S. 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Ac, trail issues
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Plug-in electric drive vehcile tax credit in S. 1617; S.3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008, HR 6049 TAX EXTENDERS AND ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2008; HR 1424 a bill to provide authority for the federal government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability and preventing disru ption in the economy, and other purposes
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 5312 "Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008", Provisions related to contracts associated with vehicle financing. S. 2555, H.R. 5560, Bills to allow California to control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. H.R. 1618, H.R. 6049, S. 1617 and other bills to provide tax credits for plug-in hybrids and other advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 5734 "Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008" to establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of 19. Interest of each foreign entity (continued) Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in promoting advanced technology vehicles among consumers. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in occupant protection. alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation.
Client expense: $1,249,943 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, provisions realted to renewable energy incentives, PHEV's. S. 1617, FREEDOM Act of 2007, provisions related to PHEV's. S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, provisions related to Solar Investment Tax Credit, Smart Meters, PHEV's. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008, provisions related to Solar Investment Tax Credit, Smart Meters, PHEV's.
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, provisions realted to renewable energy incentives, PHEV's. S. 1617, FREEDOM Act of 2007, provisions related to PHEV's. S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, provisions related to Solar Investment Tax Credit, Smart Meters, PHEV's. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008, provisions related to Solar Investment Tax Credit, Smart Meters, PHEV's.
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R. 2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R. 1977, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S. 1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R. 2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances; S. 2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R. 5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R. 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R. 3221, "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008"; S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; S. 3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 2305, Smart Meters Act of 2007, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of quality energy management devices H.R .2148, To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year recover period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale S. 1617, Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-east (FREEDOM) Act of 2007, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles H.R. 2137/S 822, Super-Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances S. 2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 6049, The Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 H.R. 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 S.A. 4419, Cantwell-Ensign Amendment to H.R. 3221 S.A. 4387, Dodd-Shelby Amendment to H.R. 3221 S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Extension and expansion of alternative simplified research and development tax credit; corporate alternative minimum tax; arbitration provision in the Canada tax treaty; R&D tax credit; HR. 2138; S.41; S.2209; HR. 6049; S. 3098; S.3125; credit for plug in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.6; S.1617; S.6049; S.3098; S.3125; tax incentives for manufacturing facilities producing electric drive motor vehicles and components; election for refund of AMT or R&D credits in lieu of bonus depreciation; S. Amend. 4406. HR. 3221(section 605); HR. 5720; look-through treatment for controlled foreign corporations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle tax credit (S.1617; HR.6049; S.3098; S.3125); tax credit for business small wind property (HR.2419, section 12301; HR.6049; S.3098; S.3125)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 6, "Clean Energy Act of 2007"- Extension of the renewable PTC, extension of solar ITC and removing utility exclusion, reducing depreciable lives for smart meters, energy efficiency tax credits, and tax credits for plug-in hybrids; H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; H.R.1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R.2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; HR.. 2313/S. 502 to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent, provisions related to dividends H.R. 2317/S. 822 to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances = all provisions H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 2305 to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices, all provisions H.R. 197 to amend IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources, all provisions H.R. 1997 to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property = all provisions H.R. 2148 to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets = all provisions S. 2821 The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 = all provisions S. 722 The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 953 The Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act H.R. 2419 The Farm Bill = all provisions
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 2305 Smart Meters' Act of 2007 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 197 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 1977 To amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 2148 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 1617 Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-East (FREEDOM) Act of 2007 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 2312 To repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 502 To repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 2137 Super-Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 822 EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2007 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.2776, Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007; H.R.2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; H.R. 1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R.2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances; S.2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; and SA 4419 to SA 4387 to H.R. 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; S.3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008.
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.1617-to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R. 2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R. 1977, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S. 1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R. 2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances; S. 2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R. 5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R. 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R. 3221, "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008"; S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; S. 3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 2642--Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 S. 2531 and H.R 4929--To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes. H.R.2776--"Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007" H.R.2305--To provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices H.R. 197--To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources: H.R. 1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property H.R. 2148--To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year depreciation period for electric distribution assets S.1617--To provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent H.R.2137/S.822--To extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances S.2821--"The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008" H.R. 5140--"Economic Stimulus Act of 2008" H.R. 6049--The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 6049--The Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R. 3221--"Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008" S. 2821--"Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008" S.3125--"Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Advanced Vehicle Technology Tax Incentives (H.R.6 - Baucus Senate Amendment S.1704, H.R.2505, H.R.2776, S.1617) Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax and other related proposals. Economic Stimulus (H.R.5140, S.2636, S.2572 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (H.R.3221 Amendment S.4406) Research & Development Tax Credit (H.R.2138, S.41, S.2209) Section 280F for Utility Vehicles Tax Extenders (H.R.6049) Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 (H.R.3970) Tax Treaties Trade Adjustment Assistance Tax Credit
Client expense: $3,031,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.2776, Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R.2305, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a five-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices. H.R.197, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources. H.R.2148, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale. S.1617, To provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. H.R.2313/S.502, To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. H.R.2137/S.822, To extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances. S.2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008. H.R.5140, The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. H.R.6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. SA4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R.3221, "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008". S.2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008. S.3125, The Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008.
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle tax credit and small wind investment tax credit; S. 1617; H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 2305, Smart Meters Act of 2007, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of quality energy management devices H.R .2148, To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year recover period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale S. 1617, Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-east (FREEDOM) Act of 2007, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles H.R. 2137/S 822, Super-Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances S. 2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 6049, The Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 H.R. 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 S.A. 4419, Cantwell-Ensign Amendment to H.R. 3221 S.A. 4387, Dodd-Shelby Amendment to H.R. 3221 S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Extension of the: Production Tax Credit, Investment Tax Credit, Dividend Reduction, & Collaborative Energy Research; Reduction of SmartMeter depreciation; PTC change to "unrelated parties" rule; ITC change to utility exclusion; Incentive for plug-in-vehicles and energy efficiency; HR 2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; HR 2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; HR 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5 year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; HR 1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; HR 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S 1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; HR 2313/S 502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; S 2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; HR 5140, "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008"; HR 6049, the "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008"; HR 6049, the "Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008"; and SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to HR 3221, "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008"; :S 3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008."
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 5312 "Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008", Provisions related to contracts associated with vehicle financing. S. 2555, H.R. 5560, Bills to allow California to control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. H.R. 1618, H.R. 6049, S. 1617 and other bills to provide tax credits for plug-in hybrids and other advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 5734 "Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008" to establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of 19. Interest of each foreign entity (continued) Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the retention of nationwide fuel economy standards. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in promoting advanced technology vehicles among consumers. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the sanctity of contracts as they relate to vehicle financing. alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation. H.R. 5312, The Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008. This legislation would eliminate all pre-dispute, binding, mandatory arbitration agreements for consumer sales or lease contracts for motor vehicles.
Client expense: $1,624,058 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues relating to the regulation of air emissions from electric power generators, including legislative proposals for multi-emissions reductions programs. Issues also include tax tax policy regarding environmental control technology and energy and climate change legislation generally. H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R.2305, to provide a 5-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R.197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources: H.R. 1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R.2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R. 2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R.2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appiances; S.2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R.5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008". H.R.6049, the "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008"; H.R. 6049, the "Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008"; and SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R.3221, "Foreclsoure Prevention Actof 2008"; S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; S.3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008".
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
tax credit for electric drive vehicles in S. 1617 Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence on Mid-East (FREEDOM) Act of 2007; HR 3221 Renewable Energy and Conservation Tax Act of 2007; S.3125 Energy Independence & Tax Relief Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, provisions realted to renewable energy incentives, PHEV's. S. 1617, FREEDOM Act of 2007, provisions related to PHEV's. S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, provisions related to Solar Investment Tax Credit, Smart Meters, PHEV's. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008, provisions related to Solar Investment Tax Credit, Smart Meters, PHEV's.
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Small Business
H.Con.Res. 312 - Budget resolution FY2009 Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2009, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution. H.R. 25 - Fair Tax Act or 2007 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enacting a national sales tax. NSBA supported. H.R. 1023 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 A bill to repeal a provision designed to increase federal tax revenue by $7 billion over ten years. Repeal the new mandatory 3 percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports. H.R. 1112 - Stealth Tax Relief Extension Act of 2007 The legislation increases the exemption from the alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers in 2007 and extends through 2007 the allowance of certain nonrefundable tax credits against alternative minimum tax liability. NSBA supported. H.R. 1332 Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007 Bill would improve the access to capital programs of the SBA. NSBA supported. H.R. 1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 Would require health plans that offer mental health benefits to cover the same mental health and addiction disorders that are included in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). NSBA opposed. H.R. 1506 Fuel Economy Reform Act Measure would increase fuel economy standards for automobiles. NSBA supported. H.R. 1542 Healthy Families Act Bill to expand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers with 15 or more employees provide up to 7 paid sick-leave days to their employees. NSBA opposed. H.R. 1677 Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 Bill gives IRS the right to deny information to tax preparers and lenders who might be contemplating predatory refund anticipation loans (RALs). It also includes provisions on the earned income tax credit and individual retirement accounts. NSBA supported. H.R. 1873 Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act of 2007 Bill would improve federal procurement opportunities for small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 2380 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 To make permanent the repeal of the estate tax after 2010. NSBA supported. H.R. 2419 - Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 Bill includes tax incentives for farms, energy and conservation initiatives. NSBA opposed certain revenue-offsets in the bill. H.R. 2727 Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act It would extend the current exemption by at least one year for small businesses to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls reporting requirements. NSBA supported. H.R. 3163 - The Healthy Americans Act Broad health care reform that includes an individual mandate, creation of state Health Help Agencies, subsidies for low-income individuals and changes tax-treatment of health care and health insurance expenditures. NSBA supported sections of the bill. H.R. 3170 Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007 The bill permanently reduces the capital gains tax to 15 percent and the estate tax exemption will be $3.5 million in 2009 and will increase $250,000 per year until it reaches $5 million 2015. NSBA supported. H.R. 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act The bill provides economic aid to the housing industry and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. NSBA opposed certain revenue-offsets in the bill. H.R. 3548 - Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3567 - the Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007 Bill would expand the ability of venture capital-owned businesses to participate in small-business programs. NSBA opposed. H.R. 3660 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2007 Would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. H.R. 4008 - Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 Bill provides technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance in regard to unintentional violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. NSBA supported. H.R. 4458 - the Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act Bill seeks to improve the Regulatory Flexibility Act and reduce the regulatory burden borne by Americas small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 5140 - Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 Bill provides economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. NSBA supported. H.R. 5244 - The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supported. H.R. 5351 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act Bill would extend a range of renewable energy tax incentives NSBA supported. H.R. 5402 - Climate Change Center and Clearinghouse Act of 2007 Bill would charge the SBA and EPA to co-chair an interagency working group across federal agencies and establish a clearinghouse of climate-change related information for small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 5719 - Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers. NSBA supported certain provisions of the measure. H.R. 5819 SBIR STTR Reauthorization Act Bill would reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. NSBA supported. H.R. 6049 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring tax provisions, and provide individual income tax relief. NSBA supported. H.R. 6210 - Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. NSBA supported certain sections of the bill. H.R. 6214 Home Office Deduction Standardization Act of 2008 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. H.R. 6275 - Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 Bill provides individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax. NSBA supported bill, but opposed offsets. S.Con.Res. 70 - Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2009, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution. S. 55 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 The measure repeals the alternative minimum tax on individuals. NSBA supported. S. 102 A bill to extend and expand relief from the alternative minimum tax and to repeal the extension of the lower rates for capital gains and dividends for 2009 and 2010. The legislation increases the exemption from the alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers in 2007 and extends through 2007 the allowance of certain nonrefundable tax credits against alternative minimum tax liability. NSBA supported. S. 334 The Healthy Americans Act Broad health care reform that includes an individual mandate, creation of state Health Help Agencies, subsidies for low-income individuals and changes tax-treatment of health care and health insurance expenditures. NSBA supported sections of the bill. S.558 Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 Legislation would require insurance companies to offer the same level of financial coverage for mental health care as they do for other medical care. NSBA opposed. S. 777 Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 A bill to repeal a provision designed to increase federal tax revenue by $7 billion over ten years. Repeal the new mandatory 3 percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports. S. 910 Healthy Families Act Bill to expand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers with 15 or more employees provide up to 7 paid sick-leave days to their employees. NSBA opposed. S. 1145 - The Patent Reform Act of 2007 Bill would provide comprehensive reform the U.S. patent system. NSBA opposed. S. 1395 - Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supported. S. 1617- Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-East (FREEDOM) Act Bill would provide incentives for the purchase of plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. NSBA supported. S. 1681 Family Medical Leave Insurance Act Legislation to create a fund that would provide up to eight weeks of paid family leave. Mandates employees and employers to fund the plan through payroll taxes. NSBA opposed. S. 1932 Bill would increase the expenditures for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. NSBA supported. S. 2291- Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 2239 Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2007 Would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supports. S. 2394 - Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 Bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify, modernize, and improve public notice of and access to tax lien information by providing for a national, Internet accessible, filing system for Federal tax liens, and would also repeal the three percent withholding requirement. NSBA supports sections of this bill. S. 2612 - The Small Business Lending Stimulus Act of 2008, Bill would authorize additional funding for SBA lending program and cut borrowing and lending fees. NSBA supported. S. 2636 - Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Bill provides housing reform and includes and extension of the net operating loss carryback rules to allow some money-losing businesses to get refunds of taxes paid during profitable years. NSBA supported. S. 2795 Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. NSBA supported certain sections of the bill. S. 2886 - Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend expiring provisions relating to the alternative minimum tax, individual and business taxpayers, energy conservation, and tax administration. NSBA supported. S. 2902 SBA Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2008 Bill would reauthorize various parts of the Small Business Administration. NSBA supported.
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R.2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources: H.R. 1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R.2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances; S.2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R. 5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008". H.R. 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; and SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R. 3221, "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008"; S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; S.3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R.2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources: H.R. 1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R.2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances; S.2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R. 5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008". H.R. 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; and SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R. 3221, "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008"; S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; S.3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"
Client expense: $1,973,371 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S 1179 Superfund Equity and Megasite Remediation Act of 2007 - A bill to amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986. S 502 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. S 1322 Employee Stock Ownership Plan Promotion and Improvement Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the operation of employee stock ownership plans, and for other purposes. S 1617 To provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. S 1753 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. HR 197 To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources. HR 1997 To amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property. HR 2148 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale. HR 2206 Fiscal 2007 Second Emergency Iraq/Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations - Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 20, 2007, and for other purposes. HR 2305 Energy Conservation Through "Smart Meters" Act of 2007 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a five-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices. HR 2313 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. HR 2776 - Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, an act to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. HR 3876 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation. HR 4839 Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007. HR 5101 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the phase-in of the deduction for domestic production activities. HR 5169 The Grow American Investment Now Jobs Act of 2008 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce marginal income tax rates on corporations. HR 5351 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. HR 6049 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008.
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE