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National Nonprofit Policy Update – April 2006

Lobby Reform

Lobby reform (HR 4975), which contains increased disclosure for lobbyists, is still the subject of heated debate in the House. Certain amendments have been blocked from the bill, including a provision for increasing disclosure of grassroots activities. Disagreements over provisions regarding earmarks stalled progress, but leadership hopes to vote on the bill in early May. The Senate passed its lobby reform bill on March 29.

Tax Reconciliation Stalled

The tax reconciliation act (HR4297) containing charitable incentives and reforms stalled again in conference this week due to procedural hurdles related to the amount of the tax cuts in the package. It is still unclear whether charitable provisions will be included in the final version of the bill as the conference committee works toward a resolution.

IRS News

The public is invited to submit recommendations for items that should be included on the 2006-2007 Guidance Priority List. In addition, user fees for initial applications for exemption, including group exemption requests, will increase on July 1, 2006.


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Home About VANNO Benefits & Services Member Directory Join Now News & Reports Advocacy National Updates Nonprofit Congress Info Central Yellow Pages Tri-Cities Conference Are you a business serving VA nonprofits? Read the Virginia Nonprofit Sector Report Calendar Contact Us	Advocacy National Nonprofit Policy Update – April 2006 Lobby Reform Lobby reform (HR 4975), which contains increased disclosure for lobbyists, is still the subject of heated debate in the House. Certain amendments have been blocked from the bill, including a provision for increasing disclosure of grassroots activities. Disagreements over provisions regarding earmarks stalled progress, but leadership hopes to vote on the bill in early May. The Senate passed its lobby reform bill on March 29. Tax Reconciliation Stalled The tax reconciliation act (HR4297) containing charitable incentives and reforms stalled again in conference this week due to procedural hurdles related to the amount of the tax cuts in the package. It is still unclear whether charitable provisions will be included in the final version of the bill as the conference committee works toward a resolution. IRS News The public is invited to submit recommendations for items that should be included on the 2006-2007 Guidance Priority List. In addition, user fees for initial applications for exemption, including group exemption requests, will increase on July 1, 2006.
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