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January 2024 News
Applications Open for 2024 Power of Associations Awards
Applications are now being accepted for ASAE’s 2024 Power of Associations Awards, and associations are encouraged to apply and be recognized for their good works that benefit society. The Power of Associations Awards are offered in five categories: Advocacy, Community Support and Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Global Development, and Industry/Professional Read more
IRS Facing a Backlog of 1 Million+ ERTC Claims
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) still has to process more than one million Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims, a backlog that suggests how time consuming it’s been for the agency to determine which claims are and aren’t legitimate. The ERTC was a lifeline to small businesses and nonprofit groups Read more
Senate Markup Could Slow Down Smith-Wyden Tax Deal
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) and Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) are encountering some resistance to their negotiated tax package that pairs restoration of three business tax breaks with an expanded Child Tax Credit through 2025. The bipartisan agreement includes restoring GOP-supported business interest Read more
Reps. Mike Kelly, Rob Wittman to Speak at ASAE’s Legislative Fly In
New speakers have been announced for ASAE’s 2024 Congressional Fly-In, taking place March 5–6, 2024, in Washington, DC. This is the members-only legislative action event dedicated to promoting the vital economic and societal role filled by associations. U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) will join ASAE’s Fly-In to discuss his legislation, Read more
Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching for ASAE Legislative Fly-In
Association advocates have until Jan. 19 to get the early bird registration rate for ASAE’s 2024 Legislative Fly-In, taking place March 5-6, 2024, in Washington, DC. The ASAE Legislative Fly-In is the only advocacy event dedicated to promoting the vital economic and societal role filled by associations. At this year’s Read more
Top Tax Writers on Verge of Bipartisan Tax Deal
Leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee have reportedly agreed to a tax package that pairs restoration of three business tax breaks with an expanded Child Tax Credit through 2025. House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) and Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Read more
Exhibitions Industry Collective to Advocate on Critical Issues
The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) announced today the creation of the Exhibitions Industry Collective to drive awareness on key issues facing the exhibitions ecosystem. The Exhibitions Industry Collective is comprised of six industry organizations including ECA, Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA), Experiential Designers & Producers Association (EDPA), International Read more
Congress Faces Time Crunch on Government Funding
Congress may need to pass a short-term government funding bill to prevent a partial shutdown next week, despite an announced spending deal by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) last Sunday. Johnson and Schumer have agreed to spend $1.66 trillion in the 2024 fiscal Read more
