Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008

Tax policy and extenders (H.R. 6049 and S. 2886/original bills in 110th Congress); trade policy; open markets and the WTO Doha Round; reform of export control system; innovation, R&D funding and competitiveness; economic stimulus legislation; Broadband and spectrum policy; energy efficiency, smart grid and energy policy; health care improvement through information technology; and patent reform.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

-H.R. 497, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for improving mine safety. -H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008, All Titles. -S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008, All Titles. -S. Amdt. 4387, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, AMT Monetization, Coal excise tax. -H.R. 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XII, Sec. 11231 Alternative fuel excise tax credit for coal-to-liquids. -H.R.1424, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, titles impacting fossil energy and loan guarantees. -S. 3478, Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008, titles impacting fossil energy and loan guarantees. -S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008, titles impacting fossil energy and loan guarantees. -H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Title I, Tax Provisions.

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

-H.R. 1365, Corporate AMT Repeal, All Titles -S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, All Energy Tax Provisions -H.R. 5140, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, AMT Monetization Amendment -H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservations Tax Act of 2007, AMT Monetization, Coal excise tax refund -H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 -S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 -S. 3098, Substitute to Extender Bill -S.Amdt. 4387, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, AMT Monetization, Coal excise tax. -H.R. 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XII, Sec. 11231 Alternative fuel excise tax credit for coal-to-liquids.

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

-H.R. 1365, Corporate AMT Repeal, All Titles -S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, All Energy Tax Provisions -H.R. 5140, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, AMT Monetization Amendment -H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservations Tax Act of 2007, AMT Monetization, Coal excise tax refund -H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 -S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 -S. 3098, Substitute to Extender Bill -S.Amdt. 4387, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, AMT Monetization, Coal excise tax. -H.R. 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XII, Sec. 11231 Alternative fuel excise tax credit for coal-to-liquids.

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

-H.R. 1365, Corporate AMT Repeal, All Titles -S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, All Energy Tax Provisions -H.R. 5140, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, AMT Monetization Amendment -H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservations Tax Act of 2007, AMT Monetization, Coal excise tax refund -H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 -S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 -S. 3098, Substitute to Extender Bill -S.Amdt. 4387, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, AMT Monetization, Coal excise tax. -H.R. 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XII, Sec. 11231 Alternative fuel excise tax credit for coal-to-liquids.

Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Tax policy and extenders (H.R. 6049 and S. 2886/original bills in 110th Congress); trade policy; open markets and the WTO Doha Round; reform of export control system; innovation, R&D funding and competitiveness; economic stimulus legislation; Broadband and spectrum policy; energy efficiency, smart grid and energy policy; health care improvement through information technology; and patent reform.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Tax policy and extenders (H.R. 6049 and S. 2886/original bills in 110th Congress); trade policy; open markets and the WTO Doha Round; reform of export control system; innovation, R&D funding and competitiveness; economic stimulus legislation; Broadband and spectrum policy; energy efficiency, smart grid and energy policy; health care improvement through information technology; and patent reform.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Economic stimulus legislation; energy efficiency, smart grid & energy policy; Broadband and spectrum policy; trade policy; open markets and the WTO Doha Round; health care improvement through information technology; tax policy and extenders (H.R.6049 and S.2886/original bills in 110th Congress); innovation, R&D funding and competitiveness; patent reform; and reform of export control system.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Economic stimulus legislation; energy efficiency, smart grid & energy policy; Broadband and spectrum policy; trade policy; open markets and the WTO Doha Round; health care improvement through information technology; tax policy and extenders (H.R.6049 and S.2886/original bills in 110th Congress); innovation, R&D funding and competitiveness; patent reform; and reform of export control system.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Economic stimulus legislation; energy efficiency, smart grid & energy policy; Broadband and spectrum policy; trade policy; open markets and Doha; health care improvement through information technology; tax policy and extenders (H.R.6049 and S.2886/original bills in 110th Congress); innovation, R&D funding and competitiveness; patent reform.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Economic stimulus legislation; energy efficiency, smart grid & energy policy; Broadband and spectrum policy; trade policy; open markets and Doha; health care improvement through information technology; tax policy and extenders (H.R.6049 and S.2886/original bills in 110th Congress); innovation, R&D funding and competitiveness; patent reform.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

-H.R. 497, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for improving mine safety. -H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008, All Titles. -S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008, All Titles. -S. Amdt. 4387, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, AMT Monetization, Coal excise tax. -H.R. 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XII, Sec. 11231 Alternative fuel excise tax credit for coal-to-liquids. -H.R.1424, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, titles impacting fossil energy and loan guarantees. -S. 3478, Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008, titles impacting fossil energy and loan guarantees. -S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008, titles impacting fossil energy and loan guarantees. -H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Title I, Tax Provisions.

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Revision of Tax Provisions in U.S. Model Treaty and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) U.S.-Brazil Tax Treaty U.S.-China Tax Treaty U.S.-India Tax Treaty U.S.-Korea Tax Treaty U.S.-Italy Tax Treaty U.S.-Spain Tax Treaty Revision of Internal Revenue Code Section Subpart F on Deferral of Taxation Section 954 (c) 6 CFC Look-Through for Related Party Payments; and HR 1509/S. 940, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income. Section 954 (h) Active Financing Under Section SubpartF; and H.R. 1509 H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007 / S 41, Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 / S 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007 R&D Tax Credit H.R. 5267 / S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of [HR: 2008] [S: 2007] Treasury "Check-the-Box" Regulations Taxation of Software (Section 18) Regulations Taxation of Internet Transactions and Software Fundamental Tax Reform - Tax Reform Advisory Panel and Various Congressional Hearings OECD VAT/GST on cross border services and intangibles and taxation of short-term assignees OECD rules on business restructuring and permanent establishment Research and Development Tax Credit Regulations Research and Development Tax Credit Refinement - Alternative Simplified Credit Securities and Exchange Commission Implementation of P.L. 107-204 Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Permanent Establishment (PE) Rules for Profit Attribution and Business Restructuring in OECD Treasury Regulations on Contract Manufacturing Revenue Ruling 97-48, Revenue Ruling 75-7, and Related Code Sections Treasury Sections 1.954-3 Field Service Advisory (FSA) 20020005 Proposed regulations relating to foreign-based company sales income under IRC sec. 954 (Reg. - 124590-07) Economic Substance Doctrine Codification Substantial Assistance rule under Treasury Reg. S.1.954-4 and IRS Notice 2007-13 "Contract Manufacturing" rule under Treasury Reg. S.1.954 Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006 Internal Revenue Code sec. 401(k), sec. 529, and sec. 152(d)(2) for learning accounts legislation H.R. 3359, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 Internal Revenue Code sec. 162(a) Away from Home rules H.R. 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 6036, Lifelong Learning Accounts Act of 2008 H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 tax extenders S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 tax extenders Government entities required to withhold 3% on payments for services and property under IRS Notice 2008-38 Section 956 of Internal Revenue Code (Section Subpart F) and IRS Notice 2008-91 Section 965 of Internal Revenue Code (Section Subpart F) Energy Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 1424 H.R. 422, Retain the Research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified credit Superfund taxes, "Corporate Environmental Income Tax," CEIT S. 199, Production Deduction in IRC

Client expense: $2,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Extension and strengthening of the R&D Tax Credit H.R.2138, Investment Act of 2007 S.41, Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.5681, Innovation Tax Credit Act of 2008 S.2884, Research and Development Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2008 Withholding Tax Relief H.R.1023, To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities S.777, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 Proposals related to internal tax reform and deferral, AMT and Tax extenders S.2886 and S.3098, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R.6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 Nonresident Withholding Tax H.R.3359, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

-H.R. 497, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for improving mine safety. -H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008, All Titles. -S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008, All Titles. -S. Amdt. 4387, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, AMT Monetization, Coal excise tax. -H.R. 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XII, Sec. 11231 Alternative fuel excise tax credit for coal-to-liquids. -H.R.1424, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, titles impacting fossil energy and loan guarantees. -S. 3478, Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008, titles impacting fossil energy and loan guarantees. -S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008, titles impacting fossil energy and loan guarantees. -H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Title I, Tax Provisions.

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H. Con. Res. 312/ S. Con. Res. 70, FY 2009 Budget Resolution

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Economic stimulus legislation; energy efficiency, smart grid & energy policy; Broadband and spectrum policy; trade policy; open markets and Doha; health care improvement through information technology; tax policy and extenders (H.R.6049 and S.2886/original bills in 110th Congress); innovation and competitiveness; patent reform.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Economic stimulus legislation; energy efficiency, smart grid & energy policy; Broadband and spectrum policy; trade policy; open markets and Doha; health care improvement through information technology; tax policy and extenders (H.R.6049 and S.2886/original bills in 110th Congress); innovation and competitiveness; patent reform.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Tax issues related to manufacturing, energy and financial instruments debated during the 110th session of congress on the following bills: - H.R. 5720, the "Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008" - H.R. 5719, the "Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008" -H.R. 6049, the "Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008" - H.R. 1424, the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008" - S.1587, the "Rise Act" - H.R. 2242, the "Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007" and Title XII of the H.R. 2419 the farm bill - H.R. 5351, "Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008" - H.R. 3221,"Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008." - S. 3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008" - S. 2886, "Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008"

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

-H.R. 1712, "Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007," regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research competitiveness; -H.R. 6049, "Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008", To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 763, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction allowable with respect to income attributable to domestic production activities in Puerto Rico," all provisions; -S. 41, "Research Competitiveness Act of 2007," regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research competitiveness; -H.R. 3970, "Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007," regarding general tax provisions and corporate tax reforms; -H.R. 3359, "Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007," regarding limiting the authority of States and localities to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States and localities; -H.R. 5267, "Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008," regarding simplifying the business activity tax and expand the federal prohibition against state taxation of interstate commerce to include taxation of out-of-state transactions involving all forms of property, including intangible personal property and services and sets forth criteria for determining that a person has a physical presence in a state; -S. 2209, "Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007", A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research competitiveness, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -S. 2886, "Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008", A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions", regarding all provisions; -S. 3098, "Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008", A bill to amend the internal Revenue code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -S. 3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008", A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 7060, "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008", To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007", A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions.

Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

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

Clean Coal Tax Credit; H.R. 1424, H.R. 3997:The Emergency Economic Stablization Act of 2008; H.R. 7060 The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act; S 3335 Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; S 2886 Alternative Minimum Tax and Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 6899 Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008

Client expense: $31,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Taxation of Dividends (HR 2312, S 502) Depreciation of Utility Property (HR 5351) Energy Production Incentives (HR 5351) Corporate and Individual Taxation: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR 1424) H.R. 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - energy tax provisions that were added to this bill in The Senate. , All Provisions H.R. 6899, Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008 , All Provisions S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008 , All Provisions S. 3335, Jobs, Energy Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008, All Provisions

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

-H.R. 1712, "Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007," regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research competitiveness; -H.R. 6049, "Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008", To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 763, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction allowable with respect to income attributable to domestic production activities in Puerto Rico," all provisions; -S. 41, "Research Competitiveness Act of 2007," regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research competitiveness; -H.R. 3970, "Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007," regarding general tax provisions and corporate tax reforms; -H.R. 3359, "Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007," regarding limiting the authority of States and localities to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States and localities; -H.R. 5267, "Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008," regarding simplifying the business activity tax and expand the federal prohibition against state taxation of interstate commerce to include taxation of out-of-state transactions involving all forms of property, including intangible personal property and services and sets forth criteria for determining that a person has a physical presence in a state; -S. 2209, "Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007", A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research competitiveness, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -S. 2886, "Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008", A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions", regarding all provisions; -S. 3098, "Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008", A bill to amend the internal Revenue code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -S. 3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008", A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 7060, "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008", To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007", A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions.

Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

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

HR1424 The Emergency Economic Stabilation Act of 2008; HR6899 The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; S2886 Tax Extenders/Amendments 2008; S3125 The Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008; HR6049 Tax Incentives/Extenders Bill; HR6275 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008; HR7060 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposesTitle 1 provisions related to renewable energy production; HR1424 A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial ; S1419 A bill to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, ;, Provisions related to the production tax credit; S1531 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives and extend existing incentives for the production and use of renewable energy resources, and for other purposes; Windfall Profits Tax Concepts; Gulf of Mexico 98/99 Leases HR6 Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; 2007 energy bill tax amendment including Senator Reid's Windfall Profit tax concepts.

Client expense: $1,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

HR 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S 1125, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. HR 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all issues related to energy extenders & disaster relief. S 3478 Energy Independence & Investment Act of 2008, all matters pertaining to energy extenders & disaster relief. S 3335 Jobs, Energy, Families of Disaster Relief Act, all matters pertaining to energy extenders & disaster relief. HR 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, general interest in business-related tax provisions. Monitor S 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry and coal-related provisions. S 2886, monitor Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry and coal-related provisions. Support HR 1584/S 881, Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all matters pertaining to the railroad HR 7327 Worker, Retire and Employer Recovery Act of 2008, rail issues and all matters pertaining to the railroad industry

Client expense: $1,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S 1125, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. HR 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all issues related to energy extenders & disaster relief. S 3478 Energy Independence & Investment Act of 2008, all matters pertaining to energy extenders & disaster relief. S 3335 Jobs, Energy, Families of Disaster Relief Act, all matters pertaining to energy extenders & disaster relief. HR 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, general interest in business-related tax provisions. Monitor S 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry and coal-related provisions. S 2886, monitor Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry and coal-related provisions. Support HR 1584/S 881, Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all matters pertaining to the railroad

Client expense: $1,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 2116/S 1125, support Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007. HR 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, general interest in business-related tax provisions. Monitor S 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry and coal-related provisions. S 2886, monitor Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry and coal-related provisions. Support HR 1584/S 881, Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007.

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

1. Nuclear production tax credit/Internal Revenue Code Section 45 2. Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credits (H.R. 6049, S. 2886)

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

1. Nuclear production tax credit/Internal Revenue Code Section 45. 2. Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credits (HR 6049, S 2886)

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008, taxation of financial institutions. H.R. 1424, S. 2886, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, provisions relating to federal assistance to financial institutions. H.R. 7334, TARP Accountability Act of 2008. S. 3961, Financial Regulation Reform Act of 2008

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008, taxation of financial institutions. H.R. 1424, S. 2886, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, provisions relating to federal assistance to financial institutions.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6049 "The Renewable Energy and Jobs Creation Act"; lobbied in support. H.R. 6049 Energy & Tax Extenders Act of 2008; lobbied in support. H.R. 6041 - Renewable Energy Jobs & Security Act; lobbied in support. H.R. 6 - Energy Independence & Security Act; lobbied in support. H.R. 6899 - Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008; lobbied in support. H.R. 3221 - House & Economy Recovery Act of 2008 - energy tax provisions added to bill in the Senate; lobbied in support. S. 2886 - Alternative Minimum Tax & Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008; lobbied in support. S. 3125 - Energy Tax Independence & Tax Relief Act of 2008; lobbied in support. H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy & Job Creation Tax Act; lobbied in support. H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; lobbied in support. H.R. 3997 - Energy Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; lobbied in support.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6049, S. 2886 To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions particularly extension of R&D tax credit.

Client expense: $1,624,058 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3735, to extend look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations S. 271, to provide shorter recovery period for depreciation of certain improvements to retail space H.R. 3312, to extend work opportunity tax credit for Hurricane Katrina employees H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 H.R. 3359, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 S.34 and H.R. 3396, Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act H.R. 3996, Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1591, the Small Business Work Opportunity and Tax Act of 2007 H.R.3220, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act Titles 4 & 9 H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 -- efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and buildings S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 S. 3098, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 tax provisions

Client expense: $1,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 6049, the "Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008"; H.R. 6049, "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008"; H.R. 7006, "Disaster Relief Act of 2008", House Amendment and Senate Amendment to H.R. 6049; H.R. 6899, "Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008"; H.R. 3221, "Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008" - energy tax provisions that were added to this bill in the Senate.; SA to H.R. 3221, to amend IRC of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency in order to prevent a downturn in these sectors that would result from a lapse in the tax law. ; S.2886, "Alternative Minimum Tax and Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008"; S.3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"; S. 3335, "Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008"; H.R. 7060, "the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act"; SA to H.R. 1424, "the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008"; S. 3208, "Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008"; H.R. 7327, "Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008":

Client expense: $1,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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

HR3997/HR1424 - Emergency Economic Stablization Act of 2008; HR7006 - Disaster Relief Act of 2008; S.3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"; HR6049 - the "Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008"; H.R. 3221, "Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008"; HR7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act; S2886 - Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008; S3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008;

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the Subpart F exemption for active financing income Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008; S 2886, HR 7005

Client expense: $1,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R. 6049, S. 2886 To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions particularly extension of R&D tax credit.

Client expense: $1,624,058 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1509, Permanent Extension of Subpart F Deferral for Financial Services S 940, Permanent Extension of Subpart F Deferral for Financial Services HR, 2776 The Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 S 1726 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007 S 34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act Class Life for Medical Equipment Codifications of Economic Substance Doctrine Deferred Compensation S 1525, Super Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 HR 2137, Super Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 HR 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 HR 3396, Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act HR 3359, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplication Act of 2007 HR 6, (with regard to Wind, Appliance Tax Credit and Other Energy Tax Measures) IRC Section 45 Production Tax Credit (Wind) HR 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008 S 2886, Alternative Mimimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief of 2008 S 3098, Alternative Mimimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief of 2008 S 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 HR 3452 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit with respect to clean renewable water supply bonds HR 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 HR 1424, Emergency Stabilization Act of 2008 S 3162, Made in the USA Act HR 7060 The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 HR 7201, The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 S 3478, Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008 S 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 PTC Economic Viability Water Private Activity Bonds Treatment of loans from subsidiaries

Client expense: $4,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 6049/H.R. 7006/S. 3125, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes, provisions pertaining to issues of energy and tax extenders act of 2008, renewable energy, and job creation act of 2008; H.R. 7006/S. 3335, Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide disaster assistance relief; H.R. 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes, provisions pertaining to issues of energy tax; S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions; S. 3208, Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for clean coal technology, and for other purposes, provisions pertaining to issues of coal; H.R. 3997, Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007, An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections for military personnel, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Extension of R & D Tax Credit (S. 2886) Foreign Earnings Repatriation Elections under the R & D Credit

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

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 three 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 7005 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 Bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide alternative minimum tax relief for individuals for 2008. NSBA supported. H.R. 7006 Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008 Provides relief to taxpayers affected by Federally-declared disasters nationwide. NSBA supported the tax relief provisions. 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. 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. 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. S. 1395 - Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. 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 Nation's 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. 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. 3682 - Small Business Energy Innovation Act Bill would authorize grants and loan guarantees to small businesses developing and manufacturing energy-efficient technologies. NSBA supported.

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H.R. 4912 - To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of prepaid derivatives contracts S. 349 - Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007 H.R. 3996 - Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 (See addendum page) H.R. 976 - Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 5140 - Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 S. 2886 - Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 5749 - Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008 H.R. 6049 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 7202 - Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008

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