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Charitable Agricultural Research Act
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
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Agriculture Research Organization issues: Public Law No: 112-240, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Public Law 113-79, Agricultural Act of 2014 H.R.2671/S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act H.R.1, (an as yet un-named tax reform bill) Tax Reform, generally S.2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture Research Organization issues: Public Law No: 112-240, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Public Law 113-79, Agricultural Act of 2014 H.R.2671/S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act H.R.1, (an as yet un-named tax reform bill) Tax Reform, generally S.2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act H.R.4691, Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.2671, Charitable Agricultural Research Act. S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act. S.1441, Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2013.S.2021: Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2014. H.R.4463, Tax Refund Protection Act of 2014. S.2237, Farm and Small Business Expensing Tax Relief Act. H.R.5771, Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014. Issues other than legislation: Targeted tax reductions. Tax exemption for farmland sold with residence. Tax credits for state and local property taxes. Federal estate tax reform. Tax deductibility of insurance premiums. Tax credits for renewable energy. Tax credits for small businesses.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Agriculture
USCA supported strengthening antitrust laws and ensuring fair market competition. Congress needs to increase market transparency by addressing captive supply contracts, mandatory price reporting, and packer ownership of cattle. USCA supports the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill and its ongoing implementation.USCA provided information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Congress regarding the need to enhance and strengthen the Beef Checkoff Act and Order. USCA continues to assist in efforts with industry groups to address needed changes in the Checkoff. USCA supports the participation of the USDA Secretary in ongoing efforts to implement comprehensive reform to the Beef Checkoff program. USCA supports the review of the original 1996 Act in these discussions. USCA provided information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding competition in the beef/cattle marketplace and strengthening antitrust laws. USCA supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture in addressing necessary changes as to increase fairness of livestock marketing. USCA opposes any efforts that strip funding for the Department's proposed rule to ensure competition in the livestock marketplace through the Appropriations process. USCA opposes Section 730 within the House FY 2015 Appropriations bill which would restrict revisions necessary to the P&S Act of 1921. USCA opposes the report language issued by the House which references the current COOL program. USCA supports the passage of a comprehensive FY 2015 Appropriations bill which is void of any language pertaining to COOL or the P&S Act of 1921. USCA supports the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in continuing to uphold the right of U.S. cattle producers to label their own product at the World Trade Organization. USCA supports the continued implementation and enforcement of the final rule offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding Country of Origin Labeling and the terms by which it will bring the U.S. into compliance with WTO standards. USCA Supports S. 1280/H.R. 2671 Charitable Agricultural Research Act as it allows for tax deductions for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
USCA supports the estate tax rate reached through the 2013 Fiscal Cliff negotiations; $5 million exemption per individual, 40% rate assessed thereafter. USCA opposes any reduction of the exemption of increase in the rate assessed. USCA supports reform to current tax code that addresses a reduced Capital Gains rate for sellers of land to beginning Farmers and RanchersUSCA Supports S. 1280/H.R. 2671 Charitable Agricultural Research Act as it allows for tax deductions for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization. USCA supports reinstating those tax provisions related to Section 179 and the passage of a comprehensive tax-extenders bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture Research Organization issues: Public Law No: 112-240, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Public Law 113-79, Agricultural Act of 2014 H.R.2671/S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act H.R.1, (an as yet un-named tax reform bill) Tax Reform Act of 2014 (Baucus/Camp proposals) S.2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act H.R.4691, Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture Research Organization issues: Public Law No: 112-240, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Public Law 113-79, Agricultural Act of 2014 H.R.2671/S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act H.R.1, (an as yet un-named tax reform bill) Tax Reform Act of 2014 (Baucus/Camp proposals) S.2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.2671, Charitable Agricultural Research Act. S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act. S.1441, Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2013.S.2021: Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2014. H.R.4463, Tax Refund Protection Act of 2014. S.2237, Farm and Small Business Expensing Tax Relief Act. Issues other than legislation: Targeted tax reductions. Tax exemption for farmland sold with residence. Tax credits for state and local property taxes. Federal estate tax reform. Tax deductibility of insurance premiums. Tax credits for renewable energy. Tax credits for small businesses.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Agriculture
USCA supported strengthening antitrust laws and ensuring fair market competition. Congress needs to increase market transparency by addressing captive supply contracts, mandatory price reporting, and packer ownership of cattle. USCA supports the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill and its ongoing implementation.USCA worked on USDA's newly proposed animal disease traceability program and supports the Administration as the program continues to be officially implemented across the country. USCA will continue to work with and provide input to the USDA as they develop the animal ID rule to address cattle 18 months and younger. USCA provided information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Congress regarding the need to enhance and strengthen the Beef Checkoff Act and Order. USCA continues to assist in efforts with industry groups to address needed changes in the Checkoff. USCA provided information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding competition in the beef/cattle marketplace and strengthening antitrust laws. USCA supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture in addressing necessary changes as to increase fairness of livestock marketing. USCA opposes any efforts that strip funding for the Department's proposed rule to increase fairness in the livestock marketplace through the Appropriations process. USCA opposes Section 730 within the House FY 2015 Appropriations bill which would restrict revisions necessary to the P&S Act of 1921. USCA opposes the report language issued by the House which references the current COOL program. USCA supports the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in continuing to uphold the right of U.S. cattle producers to label their own product at the World Trade Organization. USCA supports the implementation of the final rule offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding Country of Origin Labeling and the terms by which it will bring the U.S. into compliance with WTO standards. USCA Supports S. 1280/H.R. 2671 Charitable Agricultural Research Act as it allows for tax deductions for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
USCA supports the estate tax rate reached through the 2013 Fiscal Cliff negotiations; $5 million exemption per individual, 40% rate assessed thereafter. USCA opposes any reduction of the exemption of increase in the rate assessed. USCA supports reform to current tax code that addresses a reduced Capital Gains rate for sellers of land to beginning Farmers and RanchersUSCA Supports S. 1280/H.R. 2671 Charitable Agricultural Research Act as it allows for tax deductions for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture Research Organization issues: Public Law No: 112-240, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Public Law 113-79, Agricultural Act of 2014 H.R.2671/S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act H.R.1, (an as yet un-named tax reform bill) Tax Reform Act of 2014 (Baucus/Camp proposals) S.2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act H.R.4691, Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture Research Organization issues: Public Law No: 112-240, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Public Law 113-79, Agricultural Act of 2014 H.R.2671/S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act H.R.1, (an as yet un-named tax reform bill) Tax Reform Act of 2014 (Baucus/Camp proposals) S.2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.2671, Charitable Agricultural Research Act. S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act. S.1441, Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2013.S.2021: Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2014. H.R.4463, Tax Refund Protection Act of 2014. S.2237, Farm and Small Business Expensing Tax Relief Act. Issues other than legislation: Targeted tax reductions. Tax exemption for farmland sold with residence. Tax credits for state and local property taxes. Federal estate tax reform. Tax deductibility of insurance premiums. Tax credits for renewable energy. Tax credits for small businesses.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 684/S. 336 - Marketplace Fairness Act Ways and Means Committee Tax Reform Working Groups Health Insurance (HIT) Tax H.R. 2671/S.1280 - Charitable Agricultural Research ActExtension of Tax Provisions Renewable Energy Tax Reform Tax Code Reform Estate Tax Capital Gains Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) Alternative Minimum Tax Corporate Tax Rates Individual Income Tax Rates Section 179 Small Business Expensing Bonus Depreciation The Production Tax Credit The Community and Distributed Wind Investment Tax Credit Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Tax Credit Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Self Employment Taxes Donated Conservation Easements Tax Exemption for Agricultural Research Organizations Tax Incentives for Food Donations Cash Accounting Health Insurance Tax (HIT) Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Non-Profit Political Activity
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
USCA supports the estate tax rate reached through the 2013 Fiscal Cliff negotiations; $5 million exemption per individual, 40% rate assessed thereafter. USCA opposes any reduction of the exemption of increase in the rate assessed. USCA supports reform to current tax code that addresses a reduced Capital Gains rate for sellers of land to beginning Farmers and RanchersUSCA Supports S. 1280/H.R. 2671 Charitable Agricultural Research Act as it allows for tax deductions for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · first_quarter · Agriculture
USCA supported strengthening antitrust laws and ensuring fair market competition. Congress needs to increase market transparency by addressing captive supply contracts, mandatory price reporting, and packer ownership of cattle. USCA supports the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill and its implementation.USCA supports the absence of Congressional action within the Farm Bill to impose any restrictions to either the Country-of-Origin-Labeling program or to necessary reforms to be made by GIPSA. USCA worked on USDA's newly proposed animal disease traceability program and supports the Administration as the program continues to be officially implemented across the country. USCA will continue to work with and provide input to the USDA as they develop the animal ID rule to address cattle 18 months and younger. USCA provided information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Congress regarding the need to enhance and strengthen the Beef Checkoff Act and Order. USCA continues to assist in efforts with industry groups to address needed changes in the Checkoff. USCA provided information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding competition in the beef/cattle marketplace and strengthening antitrust laws. USCA supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture in addressing necessary changes as to increase fairness of livestock marketing. USCA opposes any efforts that strip funding for the Department's proposed rule to increase fairness in the livestock marketplace through the Appropriations process. USCA opposes any riders or language within the upcoming FY 2015 Appropriations bill which would restrict revisions necessary to the P&S Act of 1921 or the current COOL program. USCA supports the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in continuing to uphold the right of U.S. cattle producers to label their own product at the World Trade Organization. USCA supports the implementation of the final rule offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding Country of Origin Labeling and the terms by which it will bring the U.S. into compliance with WTO standards. USCA Supports S. 1280/H.R. 2671 Charitable Agricultural Research Act as it allows for tax deductions for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization
2014 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture Research Organization issues: Public Law No: 112-240, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Public Law 113-79, Agricultural Act of 2014 H.R.2671/S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act H.R.1, (an as yet un-named tax reform bill) Tax Reform Act of 2014 (Baucus/Camp proposals) Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act (Wyden bill)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture Research Organization issues: Public Law No: 112-240, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Public Law 113-79, Agricultural Act of 2014 H.R.2671/S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act H.R.1, (an as yet un-named tax reform bill) Tax Reform Act of 2014 (Baucus/Camp proposals) Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act (Wyden bill)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.2671, Charitable Agricultural Research Act. S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act. S.1441, Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2013.S.2021: Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2014. Issues other than legislation: Targeted tax reductions. Tax exemption for farmland sold with residence. Tax credits for state and local property taxes. Federal estate tax reform. Tax deductibility of insurance premiums. Tax credits for renewable energy. Tax credits for small businesses.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.2671, Charitable Agricultural Research Act. S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act. S.1441, Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2013.Issues other than legislation: Targeted tax reductions. Tax exemption for farmland sold with residence. Tax credits for state and local property taxes. Federal estate tax reform. Tax deductibility of insurance premiums. Tax credits for renewable energy. Tax credits for small businesses.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 684/S. 336 - Marketplace Fairness Act Ways and Means Committee Tax Reform Working Groups Health Insurance (HIT) Tax S. 1183/H.R. 2429 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013H.R. 2671/S.1280 Charitable Agricultural Research Act S.1395/H.R. 2945 Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Extension Act of 2013 S. 526 Rural Heritage Conservation Extension Act H.R. 763- American Family Protection Act of 2013 Tax Code Reform Estate Tax Capital Gains Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) Alternative Minimum Tax Special Rules/Forms for Farmers' Tax Returns Manufacturing Tax Incentives Corporate Tax Rates Individual Income Tax Rates Section 179 Small Business Expensing Bonus Depreciation The Production Tax CreditThe Community and Distributed Wind Investment Tax Credit Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Tax Credit Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Self Employment Taxes Donated Conservation Easements Tax Exemption for Agricultural Research Organizations Tax Incentives for Food Donations Cash Accounting Health Insurance Tax (HIT) Alternative Fuel Refueling Property
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2013 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
USCA supports the estate tax rate reached through the Fiscal Cliff negotiations; $5 million exemption per individual, 40% rate assessed thereafter. USCA opposes any reduction of the exemption of increase in the rate assessed. USCA supports reform to current tax code that addresses a reduced Capital Gains rate for sellers of land to beginning Farmers and RanchersUSCA Supports S. 1280/H.R. 2671 Charitable Agricultural Research Act as it allows for tax deductions for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
USCA supported strengthening antitrust laws and ensuring fair market competition. Congress needs to increase market transparency by addressing captive supply contracts, mandatory price reporting, and packer ownership of cattle. USCA supports the 2013 Farm Bill; USCA supports the inclusion of a Livestock Title within the 2013 Farm Bill.USCA Supports the passage of a comprehensive 5-year Farm Bill. USCA supports the passage of a complete 5-year bill over an extension as needed certainty to producers under livestock disaster programs is necessary; an extension does not allow for the dispersal of such funds. USCA Supports the passage of a "clean" Farm Bill; one that does not include any altering of current Country of Origin Labeling programs or that restricts any action on reforming GIPSA. USCA does not support tying conservation compliance to crop insurance within the Farm Bill. USCA does not support tying Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and associated means testing to crop insurance. USCA Supports S. 954/H.R. 1947 "Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013"/"Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM); USCA supports passage of a comprehensive 5-year bill, not a piecemeal approach as represented through a split of the bill into specific issue areas. USCA Supports S. 141 the Extension of Agriculture Disaster Assistance Programs for 2012, 2013 as introduced by Sen. Baucus (D-MT), Sen. Stabenow (D-MI) and Sen. Blunt (R-MO) USCA worked on USDA's newly proposed animal disease traceability program and supports the Administration as the program is officially implemented across the country. USCA will continue to work with and provide input to the USDA as they develop the animal ID rule to address cattle 18 months and younger. USCA provided information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Congress regarding the need to enhance and strengthen the Beef Checkoff Act and Order. USCA continues to assist in efforts with industry groups to address needed changes in the Checkoff. USCA provided information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding competition in the beef/cattle marketplace and strengthening antitrust laws. USCA supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture in addressing necessary changes as to increase fairness of livestock marketing. USCA opposes any efforts that strip funding for the Department's proposed rule to increase fairness in the livestock marketplace through the Appropriations process. USCA supported Amendment 0075 to S.444/HR Res. 99: Amendment to FY 2013 CR, would strip any riders that rescind funding allocated to USDA-GIPSA USCA supports the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in continuing to uphold the right of U.S. cattle producers to label their own product at the World Trade Organization. USCA supports the implementation of the final rule offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding Country of Origin Labeling and the terms by which it will bring the U.S. into compliance with WTO standards. USCA supports working lands and certain conservation programs within the 2013 Farm Bill. USCA does not support tying conservation compliance to crop insurance. USCA supports a comprehensive livestock disaster package within the farm bill to address through future and retroactive payments the 2012 drought, Winter Storm Atlas, ongoing drought and lingering weather extremes. USCA Supports S. 1280/H.R. 2671 Charitable Agricultural Research Act as it allows for tax deductions for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization
2013 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture Research Organization issues: Public Law No: 112-240, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1, (an as yet un-named tax reform bill) H.R.2671/S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture Research Organization issues: Public Law No: 112-240, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1, (an as yet un-named tax reform bill) H.R.2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2671/S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Agriculture
USCA supported strengthening antitrust laws and ensuring fair market competition. Congress needs to increase market transparency by addressing captive supply contracts, mandatory price reporting, and packer ownership of cattle. USCA supports the 2013 Farm Bill; USCA supports the inclusion of a Livestock Title within the 2013 Farm Bill.USCA Supports the passage of a comprehensive 5-year Farm Bill. USCA does not support the passage of another extension as the current extension has since expired, leaving producers without needed certainty regarding conservation and working lands programs as well as those livestock disaster programs that are only funded within a full bill. USCA Supports the passage of a "clean" Farm Bill; one that does not include any altering of current Country of Origin Labeling programs or that restricts any action on reforming GIPSA. USCA does not support tying Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and associated means testing to crop insurance. USCA Supports S. 954/H.R. 1947 "Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013"/"Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM); USCA supports passage of a comprehensive 5-year bill, not a piecemeal approach as represented through a split of the bill into specific issue areas. USCA Supports S. 141 the Extension of Agriculture Disaster Assistance Programs for 2012, 2013 as introduced by Sen. Baucus (D-MT), Sen. Stabenow (D-MI) and Sen. Blunt (R-MO) USCA worked on USDA's newly proposed animal disease traceability program and supports the Administration as the program is officially implemented across the country. USCA will continue to work with and provide input to the USDA as they develop the animal ID rule to address cattle 18 months and younger. USCA provided information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Congress regarding the need to enhance and strengthen the Beef Checkoff Act and Order. USCA continues to assist in efforts with industry groups to address needed changes in the Checkoff. USCA provided information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding competition in the beef/cattle marketplace and strengthening antitrust laws. USCA supported the U.S. Department of Agriculture's proposed rule to increase fairness of livestock marketing. USCA opposes any efforts that strip funding for the Department's proposed rule to increase fairness in the livestock marketplace through the Appropriations process. USCA supported Amendment 0075 to S.444/HR Res. 99: Amendment to FY 2013 CR, would strip any riders that rescind funding allocated to USDA-GIPSA USCA supports the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in continuing to uphold the right of U.S. cattle producers to label their own product at the World Trade Organization. USCA supports the proposed rule offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding Country of Origin Labeling and the terms by which it will bring the U.S. into compliance with WTO standards. USCA supports working lands and certain conservation programs within the 2013 Farm Bill. USCA does not support tying conservation compliance to crop insurance. USCA supports a comprehensive livestock disaster package within the farm bill to address the 2012 drought and lingering weather extremes. USCA Supports S. 1280/H.R. 2671 Charitable Agricultural Research Act as it allows for tax deductions for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization
2013 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
USCA supports the estate tax rate reached through the Fiscal Cliff negotiations; $5 million exemption per individual, 40% rate assessed thereafter. USCA opposes any reduction of the exemption of increase in the rate assessed. USCA supports reform to current tax code that addresses a reduced Capital Gains rate for sellers of land to beginning Farmers and Ranchers.USCA Supports S. 1280/H.R. 2671 Charitable Agricultural Research Act as it allows for tax deductions for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 684/S. 336 - Marketplace Fairness Act Ways and Means Committee Tax Reform Working Groups Health Insurance (HIT) Tax S. 1183/H.R. 2429 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013H.R. 2671/S.1280 Charitable Agricultural Research Act S.1395/H.R. 2945 Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Extension Act of 2013 S. 526 Rural Heritage Conservation Extension Act Tax Code Reform Estate Tax Capital Gains Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) Alternative Minimum Tax Special Rules/Forms for Farmers' Tax Returns Manufacturing Tax Incentives Corporate Tax Rates Individual Income Tax Rates Section 179 Small Business Expensing Bonus Depreciation The Production Tax Credit, which provides an income tax credit of 2.2 cents per kilowatt-hour for the production of electricity using wind energy, will expire at the end of 2013; and The Community and Distributed Wind Investment Tax Credit, which gives the option to take an investment tax credit in lieu of the Production Tax Credit, will expire at the end of 2013 Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Tax Credit Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Self Employment Taxes Donated Conservation Easements Tax Exemption for Agricultural Research Organizations Tax Incentives for Food Donations
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2013 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture Research Organization issues: Public Law No: 112-240, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1, (an as yet un-named tax reform bill) H.R.2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2671/S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture Research Organization issues: Public Law No: 112-240, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1, (an as yet un-named tax reform bill) H.R.2671/S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.2671, Charitable Agricultural Research Act. S.1280, Charitable Agricultural Research Act. S.1441, Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2013.Issues other than legislation: Targeted tax reductions. Tax exemption for farmland sold with residence. Tax credits for state and local property taxes. Federal estate tax reform. Tax deductibility of insurance premiums. Tax credits for renewable energy. Tax credits for small businesses.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
USCA supports reform to current tax code that addresses a reduced Capital Gains rate for sellers of land to beginning Farmers and Ranchers.USCA Supports S. 1280/H.R. 2671 Charitable Agricultural Research Act as it allows for tax deductions for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · second_quarter · Agriculture
USCA supported strengthening antitrust laws and ensuring fair market competition. Congress needs to increase market transparency by addressing captive supply contracts, mandatory price reporting, and packer ownership of cattle. USCA supports the 2013 Farm Bill; USCA supports the inclusion of a Livestock Title within the 2013 Farm Bill.USCA Supports S. 954/H.R. 1947 "Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013"/"Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM); USCA supports passage of a comprehensive 5-year bill, not a piecemeal approach as reprented through a split of the bill into specific issue areas. USCA Supports S. 141 the Extension of Agriculture Disaster Assistance Programs for 2012, 2013 as introduced by Sen. Baucus (D-MT), Sen. Stabenow (D-MI) and Sen. Blunt (R-MO) USCA worked on USDA's newly proposed animal disease traceability program and supports the Administration as the program is officially implemented across the country. USCA will continue to work with and provide input to the USDA as they develop the animal ID rule to address cattle 18 months and younger. USCA provided information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Congress regarding the need to enhance and strengthen the Beef Checkoff Act and Order. USCA continues to assist in efforts with industry groups to address needed changes in the Checkoff. USCA provided information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding competition in the beef/cattle marketplace and strengthening antitrust laws. USCA supported the U.S. Department of Agriculture's proposed rule to increase fairness of livestock marketing. USCA opposes any efforts that strip funding for the Department's proposed rule to increase fairness in the livestock marketplace through the Appropriations process. USCA supported Amendment 0075 to S.444/HR Res. 99: Amendment to FY 2013 CR, would strip any riders that rescind funding allocated to USDA-GIPSA USCA supports the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in continuing to uphold the right of U.S. cattle producers to label their own product at the World Trade Organization. USCA supports the proposed rule offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding Country of Origin Labeling and the terms by which it will bring the U.S. into compliance with WTO standards. USCA supports working lands and certain conservation programs within the 2013 Farm Bill. USCA does not support tying conservation compliance to crop insurance. USCA supports a comprehensive livestock disaster package within the farm bill to address the 2012 drought and lingering weather extremes. USCA Supports S. 1280/H.R. 2671 Charitable Agricultural Research Act as it allows for tax deductions for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization
2013 · second_quarter · Agriculture
S 3240: An original bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017, and for other purposes Provisions related to agricultural research and extension programs, specialty crops, child nutrition (SNAP) HR 2671/S 1280 - The Charitable Agricultural Research Act: Explain the impact that the creation of Agricultural Research Organizations would have on Cornell University
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Republican |
| SD |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Roy Blunt | Republican | MO |
| Thad Cochran | Republican | MS |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)