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February 2024 News
The Coalition to Protect and Promote AHPs – Public Comments 2.20.24
The Coalition to Protect and Promote AHPs - Public Comments - 2.20.24
Register Today for ASAE Tax Reform Webinar
While Congress debates the March government funding deadlines, ASAE is looking ahead to what is at risk for tax policy in 2025. Billions in tax breaks are set to expire, setting the stage for a major overhaul of tax legislation. To learn what is at stake for associations and how Read more
IRS Urging Businesses to Review ERTC Claims
The IRS is urging businesses that filed Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims to review their qualifications for the tax break before a March 22 voluntary disclosure deadline. The voluntary disclosure program allows businesses or nonprofits that filed a claim in error and received a payment to repay just 80% Read more
Government Funding in Trouble Again
The House returns from recess next week with three days to avoid a partial government shutdown and a faction of hardline conservative lawmakers insisting that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) defend GOP-backed policy riders as part of any spending agreement. While lawmakers in both chambers say they’re making good progress on Read more
ASAE Applauds FTC for Finalizing Business Impersonation Rule
ASAE and a unified coalition of industry organizations scored a big advocacy win last week when the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its anti-impersonation fraud rule. ASAE has been part of a coalition of more than 200 trade associations and event companies that urged the FTC to crack down on Read more
Join Your Colleagues at ASAE’s 2024 Congressional Fly-In
Two dozen spots are left to register for ASAE’s 2024 Legislative Fly-In and to advocate for our workforce alongside fellow community leaders. The deadline for ASAE members to register is Monday, February 26. The program includes several Congressional speakers: Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), who leads ASAE’s priority legislation, the Freedom to Read more
U.S. Travel Convenes Seamless & Secure Travel Commission
Last week, the U.S. Travel Association convened the Seamless & Secure Travel Commission, which will make policy recommendations to improve the U.S. travel market. The commission was launched in response to a recent study which found that the U.S. ranks 17th out of 18 top travel markets in terms of Read more
Senate GOP Wants Changes to House-Passed Tax Bill
Senate Republicans continue to push for changes to the House-passed tax bill that pairs an expanded Child Tax Credit with pro-business tax breaks. According to Punchbowl News, there is some Senate GOP support for passing the $80 billion tax bill as-is, but critically, not from within the Senate Finance Committee. Read more
Yale Project to Inform Anticipated Tax Reform in 2025
Yale University has enlisted several top former Treasury officials in launching the Tax Reform Project, a nonpartisan network that will solicit and evaluate tax policy proposals in advance of expected congressional tax reform legislation in 2025. While Congress is unlikely to advance tax reform this year – among other reasons Read more
