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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property.
Client: NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1265 and S. 687, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions) CONT. NEXT PAGE..... Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). IRS implementation of Form 1099-K and concomitant revisions to Schedule C and Form 1120.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels.
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1265 and S. 687, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions) CONT. NEXT PAGE..... Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). IRS implementation of Form 1099-K and concomitant revisions to Schedule C and Form 1120.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Source: Senate LDA
| MATSON NAVIGATION |
| 3 |
| 2011–2012 |
| QVC, INC. | 3 | 2011–2012 |
| CASCADE LAND CONSERVANCY | 2 | 2010–2011 |
| OPTCOMP LLC (FKA OPTCAPITAL LLC) | 2 | 2011 |
| CUSTODIA FINANCIAL | 1 | 2012 |
| TRANBEN LIMITED | 1 | 2012 |
Client: MATSON NAVIGATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1267, S. 57, Bills to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels: all provisions.
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701; Main Street Fairness Act of 2011: vendor allowance provisions. H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011, all provisions.
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2012
Client: QVC, INC. · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701; Main Street Fairness Act of 2011: vendor allowance provisions. H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011, all provisions.
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701; Main Street Fairness Act of 2011: vendor allowance provisions. H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011, all provisions.
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701; Main Street Fairness Act of 2011: vendor allowance provisions. H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011, all provisions.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of expenses for business meals and entertainment.
Client: NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1265 and S. 687, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions) CONT. NEXT PAGE..... Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). IRS implementation of Form 1099-K and concomitant revisions to Schedule C and Form 1120.
American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012
Client: TRANBEN LIMITED · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, S. 1813, MAP-21: transportation authorization legislation to support current tax-free, employer-provided transit fringe benefit voucher authority.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property.
Client: NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1265, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S. 687, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). Proposal to extend and enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (unnumbered bills).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property.
Client: NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1265, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S. 687, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). Proposal to extend and enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (draft bill).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property.
Client: NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1265, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S. 687, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). H.R. 2082 and S. 146, To extend and enhance the the work opportunity tax credit (all provisions).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels.
Client: MATSON NAVIGATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1267, S. 57, Bills to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels: all provisions.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels.
Client: MATSON NAVIGATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1267, S. 57, Bills to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels: all provisions.
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011.
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701; Main Street Fairness Act of 2011: vendor allowance provisions. H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011, all provisions.
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2012
Client: QVC, INC. · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701; Main Street Fairness Act of 2011: vendor allowance provisions. H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011, all provisions.
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2012
Client: QVC, INC. · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011.
Work Opportunity Credit Improvements Act
Client: NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1265, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S. 687, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). H.R. 2082 and S. 146, To extend and enhance the the work opportunity tax credit (all provisions).
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701; Main Street Fairness Act of 2011: vendor allowance provisions. H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011, all provisions.
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011.
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011.
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701; Main Street Fairness Act of 2011: vendor allowance provisions. H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011, all provisions.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of expenses for business meals and entertainment.
Client: NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1265, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S. 687, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). Proposal to extend and enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (draft bill).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of expenses for business meals and entertainment.
Client: NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1265, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S. 687, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). Proposal to extend and enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (unnumbered bills).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of expenses for business meals and entertainment.
Client: NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1265, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S. 687, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). H.R. 2082 and S. 146, To extend and enhance the the work opportunity tax credit (all provisions).
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011
Client: BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 992, Building American Jobs Act of 2011: provisions related to extension of alternative minimum tax for private activity bonds. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development, all provisions. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.... H.R. 942, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011: provisions related to section 41 research and development tax credit for energy research expenditures.
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011
Client: BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 992, Building American Jobs Act of 2011: provisions related to extension of alternative minimum tax for private activity bonds. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.... H.R. 942, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011: provisions related to section 41 research and development tax credit for energy research expenditures.
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011
Client: BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 992, Building American Jobs Act of 2011: provisions related to extension of alternative minimum tax for private activity bonds. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development, all provisions. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.... H.R. 942, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011: provisions related to section 41 research and development tax credit for energy research expenditures.
H.R. 992, Building American Jobs Act of 2011: provisions related to extension of alternative minimum tax for private activity bonds. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.... H.R. 942, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011: provisions related to section 41 research and development tax credit for energy research expenditures.
H.R. 992, Building American Jobs Act of 2011: provisions related to extension of alternative minimum tax for private activity bonds. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development, all provisions. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.... H.R. 942, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011: provisions related to section 41 research and development tax credit for energy research expenditures.
H.R. 992, Building American Jobs Act of 2011: provisions related to extension of alternative minimum tax for private activity bonds. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development, all provisions. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.... H.R. 942, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011: provisions related to section 41 research and development tax credit for energy research expenditures.
Community Forestry Conservation Act of 2009
Client: CASCADE LAND CONSERVANCY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Support for legislation (S. 1501, H.R. 3302), to clarify that tax exempt bonds may be used to finance the purchase of land for conservation, notwithstanding limited timber harvesting.
Alzheimer's Treatment and Caregiver Support Act
Client: BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 4123, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010: provisions related to extension of AMT for private activity bonds. H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes: provisions related to extension of alternative minimum tax for private activity bonds. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.... Unnumbered bill, advocating for enhancements to the section 41 research and development tax credit for energy research expenditures.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes.
Client: BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 4123, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010: provisions related to extension of AMT for private activity bonds. H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes: provisions related to extension of alternative minimum tax for private activity bonds. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.... Unnumbered bill, advocating for enhancements to the section 41 research and development tax credit for energy research expenditures.
Community Forestry Conservation Act of 2009
Client: CASCADE LAND CONSERVANCY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Support for legislation (S. 1501, H.R. 3302), to clarify that tax exempt bonds may be used to finance the purchase of land for conservation, notwithstanding limited timber harvesting.
To amend the Small Business Act to provide for an increase in the amount of awards under the first and second phases of the Small Business Innovation Research program.
Client: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Support tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings, including an extension and expansion of the tax deduction for energy-efficient buildings. H.R. 4213: Raise concerns about the impact on small architectural firms of a proposed tax change in the payroll tax rules, subtitle B of bill. Propose changes to the application of section 179D to partnerships and S-corporations. Propose tax incentives for transit-oriented development.
MATSON NAVIGATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1267, S. 57, Bills to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels: all provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STARBUCKS COFFEE CORP via K&L GATES, LLP
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Tax proposals regarding the treatment of foreign income, including advocating for a proposal to expand the active royalties exception (no specific bill number).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
President's budget proposal on tax deferral and other issues that could affect the company and/or its subsidiaries (no specific bill).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) via K&L GATES, LLP
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Support and propose changes to tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings, including extension and expansion of the tax deduction for energy-efficient buildings (no specific legislation); discussions regarding embassy design issues (no specific legislation); support proposal to foster tax incentives for transit-oriented development (no bill at this time).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TRANBEN LIMITED via K&L GATES, LLP
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, S. 1813, MAP-21: transportation authorization legislation to support current tax-free, employer-provided transit fringe benefit voucher authority.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CUSTODIA FINANCIAL via K&L GATES, LLP
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Retirement security issues including participant loans from 401(k) and similar plans (no specific legislation at this time).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701; Main Street Fairness Act of 2011: vendor allowance provisions. H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011, all provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
President's proposed American Jobs Act: possible tax and transportation spending provisions of interest to the rail industry (no specific bill).
Filing targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MATSON NAVIGATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1267, S. 57, Bills to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels: all provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation of P.L. 112-25, Deficit Reduction-Debt Limit Act: possible tax reform provisions of interest to the rail industry (no specific bill). President's proposed American Jobs Act: possible tax and transportation spending provisions of interest to the rail industry (no specific bill).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1265, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S. 687, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). H.R. 2082 and S. 146, To extend and enhance the the work opportunity tax credit (all provisions).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701; Main Street Fairness Act of 2011: vendor allowance provisions. H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011, all provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
President's budget proposal on tax deferral and other issues that could affect the company and/or its subsidiaries (no specific bill). P.L. 112-25, Deficit Reduction-Debt Limit Act: possible tax reform or other implementing legislation that could affect the company and/or its subsidiaries.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
STARBUCKS COFFEE CORP via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Tax proposals regarding the treatment of foreign income, including advocating for a proposal to expand the active royalties exception (no specific bill number).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support and propose changes to tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings, including extension and expansion of the tax deduction for energy-efficient buildings (no specific legislation). Discussions regarding embassy design issues (no specific legislation).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · RR
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011; S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 2701, Main Street Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011; H.R. 1439, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Support and propose changes to tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings, including extension and expansion of the tax deduction for energy-efficient buildings (no specific legislation). Discussions regarding embassy design issues (no specific legislation).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STARBUCKS COFFEE CORP via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Seek the reduction of import duties (and other non-tariff barriers to trade) related to the U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Colombia FTA, and Korea FTA.
Tax proposals regarding the treatment of foreign income, including advocating for a proposal to expand the active royalties exception (no specific bill number).
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1265, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S. 687, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). Proposal to extend and enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (draft bill).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OPTCOMP LLC (FKA OPTCAPITAL LLC) via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Support modification of Internal Revenue Code section 457A to be included in technical corrections legislation (no specific legislation at this time).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
P.L. 112-25, Deficit Reduction-Debt Limit Act: possible tax reform provisions of interest to the rail industry. President's proposed American Jobs Act: possible tax and transportation spending provisions of interest to the rail industry.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
President's budget proposal on tax deferral and other issues that could affect the company and/or its subsidiaries (no specific bill). P.L. 112-25, Deficit Reduction-Debt Limit Act: possible tax reform or other implementing legislation that could affect the company and/or its subsidiaries.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
MATSON NAVIGATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1267, S. 57, Bills to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels: all provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 992, Building American Jobs Act of 2011: provisions related to extension of alternative minimum tax for private activity bonds. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development, all provisions. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.... H.R. 942, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011: provisions related to section 41 research and development tax credit for energy research expenditures.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 992, Building American Jobs Act of 2011: provisions related to extension of alternative minimum tax for private activity bonds. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development, all provisions. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.... H.R. 942, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011: provisions related to section 41 research and development tax credit for energy research expenditures.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Support and propose changes to tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings, including extension and expansion of the tax deduction for energy-efficient buildings (no specific legislation). Discussions regarding embassy design issues (no specific legislation).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STARBUCKS COFFEE CORP via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Tax proposals regarding the treatment of foreign income, including advocating for a proposal to expand the active royalties exception (no specific bill number).
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
OPTCOMP LLC (FKA OPTCAPITAL LLC) via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Support modification of Internal Revenue Code section 457A to be included in technical corrections legislation (no specific legislation at this time).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1265, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S. 687, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property (all provisions). Unnumbered bill, To extend expiring tax provisions (provision extending for one-year the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property). H.R. 468 and S 907, to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the business meals deduction (entire bill). Proposal to extend and enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (unnumbered bills).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Support and propose changes to tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings, including extension and expansion of the tax deduction for energy-efficient buildings (no specific legislation). Discussions regarding embassy design issues.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CASCADE LAND CONSERVANCY via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Develop support for legislation to clarify that tax exempt bonds may be used to finance the purchase of land for conservation, notwithstanding limited timber harvesting (no specific legislation at this time).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY via K&L GATES, LLP
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 992, Building American Jobs Act of 2011: provisions related to extension of alternative minimum tax for private activity bonds. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.... H.R. 942, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011: provisions related to section 41 research and development tax credit for energy research expenditures.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY via K&L GATES, LLP
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 4123, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010: provisions related to extension of AMT for private activity bonds. H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes: provisions related to extension of alternative minimum tax for private activity bonds. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.... Unnumbered bill, advocating for enhancements to the section 41 research and development tax credit for energy research expenditures.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
CASCADE LAND CONSERVANCY via K&L GATES, LLP
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for legislation (S. 1501, H.R. 3302), to clarify that tax exempt bonds may be used to finance the purchase of land for conservation, notwithstanding limited timber harvesting.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) via K&L GATES, LLP
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings, including an extension and expansion of the tax deduction for energy-efficient buildings. H.R. 4213: Raise concerns about the impact on small architectural firms of a proposed tax change in the payroll tax rules, subtitle B of bill. Propose changes to the application of section 179D to partnerships and S-corporations. Propose tax incentives for transit-oriented development.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE