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Nos. 188-208 Oct. 1 -- Oct. 30, 2009 A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC)
Inflationary adjustment, CRS report describes changes for 2010, 204:G4 (10/26/09)
Business inventories
See INVENTORIES
See CONSUMER CREDIT
Housing
See HOUSING
Manufacturing
See MANUFACTURING
See PRODUCTIVITY
See RETAIL INDUSTRY
See BALANCE OF TRADE
See COMPENSATION
Beige book, mid-Sept.-mid Oct., Fed report, 202:EE2 (10/22/09)
Blue Chip Economic Indicators survey, 195:EE10 (10/13/09) CEA Chair Romer tells Congressional Joint Economic Comm. job creation will continue to be weak and unemployment will stay at elevated levels for some time, 203:EE4 (10/23/09); Romer optimistic on upcoming third-quarter economic growth report, 205:EE12 (10/27/09) Chamber of Commerce launches ad and public education campaign to promote system of free enterprise and entrepreneurship, which it says is vital to economic growth and job creation, 197:A31 (10/15/09) Chicago FRBank Natl. Activity Index, Sept., 205:EE1 (10/27/09) Chief financial officer survey, third quarter, compiled by Baruch College and Financial Executives Intl., 188:EE14 (10/1/09) Declining use of Fed loans and liquidity provisions signals improved economy, BNA Special Report, 195:C1 (10/13/09) Developing countries, World Bank President Zoellick calls for new crisis facility, 190:EE4 (10/5/09) Fed's Kohn not optimistic about strong recovery, says low interest rates to remain in place, 196:EE1 (10/14/09) Global economy expected to grow 3.1 percent in 2010 after contracting 1.1 percent in 2009, IMF says, 189:EE4 (10/2/09); IMF's Strauss-Kahn says unemployment will cast long shadow on recovery, 190:EE5 (10/5/09); G-7 finance ministers note signs of recovery, pledge to keep support measures in place, 191:EE3 (10/6/09); IMF policy panel cites signs of recovery, agrees its time to review IMF mandate, 191:EE5 (10/6/09); H1N1 flu pandemic could cut global GDP between 0.7 and 3.0 percent, World Bank says, 191:EE7 (10/6/09); world may be emerging from recession, but problems of developing countries continue, chiefs of World Bank and IMF say, 192:EE1 (10/7/09); Fed Chrm. Bernanke says Asian economies leading global recovery, U.S. policymakers should develop strategy to help ensure against return to imbalanced growth, 200:EE1 (10/20/09) Gross domestic product
See MANUFACTURING
N.Y. FRBank President Dudley notes positive trends, but negatives mean mixed assessment, 191:EE18 (10/6/09) OECD says new data show recovery continues, but warns about interpretation, 195:EE2 (10/13/09); OECD says governments need to reevaluate rapport with private sector in wake of economic crisis, 204:EE4 (10/26/09); OECD conference to consider new ways of measuring global progress and wellbeing, 205:EE4 (10/27/09) Payroll job growth expected by some economists by end of 2009, while others less optimistic, 188:EE1 (10/1/09) Services sector, June, ISM report, 191:EE1 (10/6/09) Sound national manufacturing policy, including investments in infrastructure projects, workforce development, and fair trade, key to rebuilding economy, speakers say, 208:EE12 (10/30/09) Treasury Sec'y Geithner says recovery under way, economy faces long period of adjustment, 198:EE15 (10/16/09)
Bonus depreciation, NOL carryback should extend to 2010, House Speaker Pelosi (D-Cal) says, 202:G8 (10/22/09)
Businesses urge Congress to pass extenders package, 194:G6 (10/9/09); U.S. Chamber of Commerce-coordinated letter signed by 507 firms, 194:TaxCore (10/9/09) Construction industry proposes tax incentives, policy changes to promote economic recovery, AGC blueprint, 188:G3 (10/1/09) Economists and lawmakers clash during hearing over importance of various government stimulus programs in easing job losses and helping bring about recovery, 208:EE14 (10/30/09) House Speaker Pelosi (D-Cal) says separate stimulus unlikely, support measures will be added to existing legislation, 202:G9 (10/22/09) Job creation credit
Economic Policy Inst. says 2-year credit would create 5M jobs, 201:G3 (10/21/09)
Partisan split seen in support for credit in new House stimulus, 193:G4 (10/8/09); lawmakers discuss job creation options, 194:G6 (10/9/09) Ways-Means members not sold on White House proposal, 206:G5 (10/28/09) Tax incentives, policy changes to promote economic recovery, AGC blueprint, 188:G3 (10/1/09) Treasury Sec'y Geithner says no need for immediate decision on additional stimulus package, 206:EE13 (10/28/09) 2008 rebate errors, IRS should distribute corrected stimulus payments, TIGTA says, 192:G4 (10/7/09) 2009 package White House economic advisory panel schedules open meeting Nov. 2, webcast, 198:G5 (10/16/09); Treasury notice, 198:TaxCore (10/16/09)
Hazardous waste, Ecuadorian court case against Chevron for dumping billions of gallons of oil waste into Amazon River, human rights advocate calls on Chevron to clean up polluted sites, 199:A11 (10/19/09)
See also COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
E-rate program to connect schools and libraries to internet, Rockefeller (D-WVa) seeks FCC rule change to increase funding, 195:A23 (10/13/09) Employment, White House report says stimulus package created or saved over 250,000 jobs, 200:EE9 (10/20/09) Private school scholarships, Ga. explains tax credit limits, procedure for claims, 195:H4 (10/13/09)
Ed. Note: This heading covers electronic sales of goods and services and their regulation. All other references to the web or the internet are found at INTERNET.
Antitrust, counterclaims by internet service that collects information from Facebook conclusory and lack specificity (N.D. Cal.), 207:A8 (10/29/09) Banner ads not subject to N.Y. sales tax, 208:H2 (10/30/09) Behavioral marketing, FTC considering privacy enforcement action, official says, 194:A23 (10/9/09) Cigarette sales, RICO's application on Supreme Ct. docket, BNA Analysis & Perspective, 190:J1 (10/5/09) Cybersecurity
DHS authorized to hire up to 1,000 professionals over next 3 years to assist agency in protecting U.S. computer networks, 190:A8 (10/5/09)
Electric power grid security Reform of U.S. approach should not be rushed, Clarke (D-NY) says, 199:A22 (10/19/09) eBay, Canadian court orders company to provide data on high-volume sellers, 194:I2 (10/9/09) Gambling online, House lawmakers urge Obama admin. to delay enforcing federal rules that make financial firms responsible for blocking illegal internet gambling payments, 190:A22 (10/5/09) Indecency, craigslist receives favorable ruling, dismissal of prostitution ad claim (N.D. Ill.), 202:A10 (10/22/09) Product reviews posted on blogs are advertisements governed by FTC's product endorsement policy, FTC announces, 191:A2 (10/6/09); state attorney general actions raise non-compliance risks with FTC guidance, 194:A5 (10/9/09); FTC updated guides target hidden sponsored marketing relationships, not traditional reviews online, official says, 197:A25 (10/15/09) Sales tax simplification
Breakfast cereals and bars, SSUTA panel forwards interpretation on request, 207:H1 (10/29/09)
Exemptions administration, SSUTA panel forwards amendment to governing board, 199:H1 (10/19/09) Governing board announces new officers, 188:H1 (10/1/09) Member state recertification, SSUTA panel gives preliminary approval to revised process, 194:H1 (10/9/09); panel sends revisions to recertification rule to board, 203:H1 (10/23/09) Membership types, SSUTA governing board adopts amendment, tables measure on noncompliance sanctions, 188:H1 (10/1/09) Origin-based sourcing, SSUTA board adopts amendment, 188:H1 (10/1/09) Wis. adopts conforming amendments by emergency rule, 192:H3 (10/7/09)
Information returns, IRS corrects e-filing specifications, 195:G7 (10/13/09)
Mass. mandates e-filing by combined groups, some passthrough entities, 201:H2 (10/21/09) Return preparer mandate expected to aid IRS meet e-filing goal, ETA Dir. says, 197:G7 (10/15/09) Tip reporting, employer e-filing instructions updated, 199:G10 (10/19/09)
Cafeteria plans, final rules will be delayed, Treasury official says, 200:G7 (10/20/09)
EBSA projects, DOL announces that Asst. Sec'y Borzi will provide update to ERISA Advisory Council, 198:EE10 (10/16/09) Form 5500, further guidance coming on Schedule C reporting, DOL official says, 194:G7 (10/9/09); guidance provides direction to group health, retirement plans, 204:G2 (10/26/09); DOL sponsors webcast on changes, 206:EE6 (10/28/09) Health coverage
See HEALTH INSURANCE
See PENSIONS
Assistance to unemployed, several state officials and nonprofit groups recommend changes in federal safety net programs, 194:A32 (10/9/09)
CEA Chair Romer tells Congressional Joint Economic Comm. job creation will continue to be weak and unemployment will stay at elevated levels for some time, 203:EE4 (10/23/09) Chamber of Commerce launches ad and public education campaign to promote system of free enterprise and entrepreneurship, which it says is vital to economic growth and job creation, 197:A31 (10/15/09) Clean energy investments could create 4.5 million jobs by 2030, report says, 203:EE17 (10/23/09) Economic outlook
IMF's Strauss-Kahn says unemployment will cast long shadow on recovery, 190:EE5 (10/5/09)
Payroll job growth expected by some economists by end of 2009, while others less optimistic, 188:EE1 (10/1/09) Foreign workers
See ALIENS
Job openings and labor turnover survey (JOLTS), Aug., BLS report, 195:EE10 (10/13/09) Layoffs, Sept., Challenger, Gray & Christmas report, 189:EE9 (10/2/09) Mass layoffs, Sept., BLS report, 203:EE2 (10/23/09); text of Sept. data, 203:E3 (10/23/09) New America Foundation conference discusses actions needed to spur employment growth, infrastructure emphasized, 201:EE18 (10/21/09) New hires, first 9 months of 2009, Challenger, Gray & Christmas report, 196:EE5 (10/14/09) Obama admin. economists Krueger and Blank say high unemployment and uncertain jobs outlook pose challenge, 204:EE11 (10/26/09) OECD countries, Aug., 196:EE2 (10/14/09) Payroll employment, Sept., BLS report, 190:EE1 (10/5/09); text of Sept. data, 190:E1 (10/5/09); critics of stimulus package cite Sept. unemployment rate of 9.8 percent as need for course change, 190:EE14 (10/5/09); text of Sept. state data, 202:E1 (10/22/09); state data, Sept., 202:EE1 (10/22/09) UI benefit funds
See EMPLOYMENT TAXES
Annual returns, IRS sets procedures for eligible employers to opt in or out of filing Form 944, 205:G1 (10/27/09); Rev. Proc. 2009-51, 205:TaxCore (10/27/09)
FICA wage base adjustment unlikely in 2010, SSA actuary tells congressional staff, admin. officials, 188:G8 (10/1/09); maximum tax remains static at 2009 level of $106,800, 198:G1 (10/16/09) IRS processing mistake prompts notice to resubmit Form 941, Schedule B, 189:G1 (10/2/09) Responsible persons, corporation's manager held liable for tax (U.S., rev den), 196:K1 (10/14/09) Unemployment taxes
Detecting misclassification, GAO makes new recommendations, practitioner offers advice, Viewpoint, 195:J1 (10/13/09)
FedEx drivers, 3 states propose suit over alleged employee misclassification, 202:K1 (10/22/09); letter from N.Y., N.J., Mont. Atty. Gens., 202:TaxCore (10/22/09)
Klamath River dams, Dep't of Interior, states of Or. and Cal., and Pacific Corp. utility announce draft agreement on possible removal of 4 to protect coho salmon, 188:A20 (10/1/09)
Peninsula bighorn sheep, environmental groups file lawsuit challenging Fish and Wildlife Service's critical habitat designation (S.D. Cal.), 194:A25 (10/9/09) Polar bears, Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to designate 200.541 square miles of critical habitat, 203:A19 (10/23/09) Savage Rapids Dam on Rogue River in southern Or. removed, allowing access to 500 miles of salmon spawning and rearing habitat, 196:A14 (10/14/09) Seal species affected by loss of sea ice, NOAA to decide by Oct. 15 whether to grant ESA protections (D.D.C.), 190:A19 (10/5/09) Spotted seals in and near Alaska, 2 of 3 populations currently not in danger, NOAA Fisheries Service determines, 200:A8 (10/20/09) Steelhead trout in mid-Columbia River, Natl. Marine Fisheries Service issues recovery plan that could cost $1B over next 50 years, 190:A16 (10/5/09)
Biofuels
See CLIMATE CHANGE
Delivery of energy resources
Heating and cooling, manufacturers and environmental advocates agree on rules, 196:A25 (10/14/09) Inefficient products get Energy Star labels because DOE has failed to make oversight and control improvements to program, internal audit finds, 200:A8 (10/20/09) Midwestern Governors Ass'n urged by advisory panel to adopt measures to improve efficiency, 190:A27 (10/5/09) Stricter enforcement of rules includes random compliance reviews of manufacturers' certification reports for consumer products, DOE says, 196:A22 (10/14/09) Water efficiency standards for residential clothes washers, DOE decision denying Cal preemption waiver to implement overturned (9th Cir.), 208:A26 (10/30/09)
See UTILITIES
FY2010 program funding
See HOUSING
Petroleum industry
See OIL AND GAS
See RENEWABLE ENERGY
Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, director nominee Majumdar touts advanced energy projects amid little opposition at Senate hearing, 194:A10 (10/9/09); Senate Energy and Natural Resource Comm. approves nomination, 197:A7 (10/15/09)
See also AIR POLLUTION; WATER POLLUTION
Biodiversity and ecosystem protection, negotiators differ over new global platform to address, 200:A6 (10/20/09) Brownfields redevelopment
HUD programs, Natl. Brownfields Coalition urges Senate to follow House lead in providing $31M in FY2010, 202:A33 (10/22/09)
Job-training grants, EPA announces applications to be accepted until Dec. 1, 2009, 190:A24 (10/5/09) Residential use, HUD policy change allows multifamily units on less-than-pristine sites, 203:A20 (10/23/09) Fla. beach erosion control plan constitutes illegal taking of private property (U.S., oral arg), 201:A14 (10/21/09) Global warming
See CLIMATE CHANGE
Klamath River dams, Dep't of Interior, states of Or. and Cal., and Pacific Corp. utility announce draft agreement on possible removal of 4 to protect coho salmon, 188:A20 (10/1/09) Land conservation easements
See NANOTECHNOLOGY
See NUCLEAR WASTE
Savage Rapids Dam on Rogue River in southern Or. removed, allowing access to 500 miles of salmon spawning and rearing habitat, 196:A14 (10/14/09) Snowmobiles in Yellowstone Natl. Park, 318 to be allowed per day during winter of 2009-2010, Natl. Park Service announces, 199:A26 (10/19/09) Spanish speakers, EPA Adm'r Jackson promises to better address environmental concerns, 205:A11 (10/27/09) Superfund sites
See SUPERFUND
See WATER RESOURCES
See WETLANDS
Insurance, Mont. Insurance Comm'r can prohibit insurers in state from including discretionary clauses in employee benefit plans governed by ERISA (9th Cir.), 206:EE5 (10/28/09)
Pensions
Breach of fiduciary duties, dismissal of Citigroup stock drop case criticized by DOL associate solicitor (S.D.N.Y.), 188:EE10 (10/1/09)
Cash balance plans, Citigroup did not violate ERISA's minimum benefit accrual rules by using fractional test to compute minimum accruals when participants severed their employment (2d Cir.), 200:EE4 (10/20/09)
Expenses, outstanding claims against estate, IRS issues final rules on deductions under §2053, provides limited exception, 199:GG1 (10/19/09); text of TD 9468, 199:L1 (10/19/09); Notice 2009-84 on exception for IRS to examine Form 706, 199:L15 (10/19/09)
IRS audit focus, SBSE counsel discusses at AICPA forum, 205:G1 (10/27/09) Loans to family business are not interests for estate tax purposes (8th Cir.), 194:K1 (10/9/09); decision text, 194:TaxCore (10/9/09) Relief
Bipartisan Ways-Means members' bill, 204:G2 (10/26/09)
Coalition of business groups supports compromise, AFBI critical, 192:G5 (10/7/09); letter from Family Business Estate Tax Coalition, 192:TaxCore (10/7/09) Ways-Means Chrm. Rangel (D-NY) planning measure, offsets not required, 197:G11 (10/15/09); Rangel drafting bill to make 2009 tax rate permanent, statutory pay-go language possible, 203:G5 (10/23/09); Dem member meet on estate tax, 206:G5 (10/28/09)
See also specific member nations
Agriculture
Dairy farmers accused by Comm'r Fischer-Boel of perpetuating wasteful, trade-distorting, subsidy-bloated image by dumping millions of gallons of milk in fields as part of demands for aid, 191:A6 (10/6/09); EC caves in, offers new subsidies, 200:A4 (10/20/09)
Food prices, EU takes steps to lower by increasing efficiency of food chain, 207:A19 (10/29/09) Poultry, U.S. producers ask USTR to request WTO panel to rule on EU sanitary restrictions, 189:A1 (10/2/09); U.S. calls on WTO to establish panel, 194:A1 (10/9/09); EU blocks WTO panel, 204:A3 (10/26/09) Alcoholic beverages, EU drops threat of WTO challenge as Uruguay revamps tax scheme for imports, 191:I3 (10/6/09) Antidumping, China seeks WTO panel ruling on EU regulation affecting imports of iron and steel fasteners, 196:A6 (10/14/09); WTO sets up panel to rule on case, 204:A3 (10/26/09) Antitrust
Airlines, regulator challenges trans-Atlantic alliance proposed by American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia Airlines, 190:A2 (10/5/09)
Drugs and pharmaceuticals, EC must reconsider request by GlaxoSmithKline for exemption to EU competition rules over parallel drug exports (ECJ), 192:A11 (10/7/09) Electric power, EC approves German utility E.ON's bid to acquire 2 power plants, 197:A3 (10/15/09); EC approves reverse half of asset swap between E.ON and Belgian power company Electrabel, 199:A7 (10/19/09) Energy transmission market, Svenska Kraftnat, Swedish electrical grid system operator, agrees to open network to neighboring countries, 192:A3 (10/7/09) Internet browsers, antitrust regulator agrees to market test Microsoft proposal to give consumers ballot screen browser choice, 193:A4 (10/8/09) Mobile electronics and transportation systems, EC authorizes proposed acquisition of Delphi by GM, 191:A18 (10/6/09) Telecommunication operators' legal challenge to EU roaming regulations should be dismissed (ECJ), 190:A3 (10/5/09)
Dutch bank ING selling off insurance and investment management divisions as well as its U.S.-based internet banking division, under pressure from EC, 205:EE8 (10/27/09)
German government aid to HSH Nordbanken, EU antitrust regulator launches probe, 204:EE5 (10/26/09) Sector declared sound after stress tests on 22 large banks, finance ministers and central bank governors say, 189:EE6 (10/2/09) Toxic assets, EC approves first financial institution in Germany to unload as much as $128B, 194:EE3 (10/9/09) UK credit guarantee and recapitalization scheme extension approved by EC as meeting EU state-aid limitations, 196:EE4 (10/14/09) Chemical regulatory framework REACH
Amendment to legislation not being delayed by internal disagreement, despite delay, EC official says, 202:A9 (10/22/09)
Very high concern substances, Germany calls for improved criteria for identifying, 195:A16 (10/13/09) Climate change
Climate action commissioner to be appointed by EC to push worldwide for implementation of strong policies to tackle global warming, 203:A4 (10/23/09)
EC to propose making carbon tax part of energy directive in 2010, 190:I1 (10/5/09) UN talks
See CLIMATE CHANGE
Cross-border investment, EC proposes simplifying tax relief on securities income, 200:I2 (10/20/09) Cross-border savings, EC says Luxembourg, Austria backtrack on withholding commitment, 201:I2 (10/21/09) Derivatives, EC outlines legislative plan to impose regulatory regime, increase swap fees, 201:EE3 (10/21/09) Economic outlook, IMF says recession ending, but conditions vary widely across region, 191:EE6 (10/6/09); global crisis reverses growth and poverty gains in Eastern Europe, IMF says, 191:EE7 (10/6/09) Economic Sentiment Indicator, Oct, EC report, 208:EE6 (10/30/09) Enlargement of union, Croatia may finish entry talks in 2010, while Macedonia could start membership negotiations, 197:A23 (10/15/09) Euro zone
Budget deficit average of euro zone countries triples in 2008, Eurostat reports, 203:EE6 (10/23/09)
Consumer prices, Sept., Eurostat report, 188:EE6 (10/1/09) Economic stimulus packages should be phased out beginning in 2011, finance ministers say, 189:EE7 (10/2/09) Inflation, Sept. Eurostat report, 198:EE5 (10/16/09) Intellectual property
Global patent system, EU and U.S. must work together to promote innovation and help global economy recover, EU Patent Office president says, 204:A7 (10/26/09)
Online digital book distribution, EC considers collective copyright licensing to promote, 202:A6 (10/22/09) Online distribution of music, films and video games, EC launches consultation period to solicit views for legislation it will propose in 2010, 203:A5 (10/23/09) Internet, EP backs off from demands that court order be required before any EU citizen's access cut off for repeated illegal downloading of copyrighted material, 205:A4 (10/27/09) Lobby registry financial reporting, EC wants tighter rules, 206:A5 (10/28/09) Mining industry restrictions in Indonesia, U.S. and EU raise concerns on compatibility of law with WTO rules, 197:A8 (10/15/09) Monetary policy, member states agree on terms for establishing macroeconomic supervision body called European Systemic Risk Bd., 202:EE5 (10/22/09); EC proposes further technical measures, 205:EE7 (10/27/09) Money laundering, French capital market authority calls for comments on draft changes to regulation transposing Third EU AML Directive, 190:EE11 (10/5/09) Money market funds, French capital market authority publishes EU classification criteria, 190:EE11 (10/5/09) Motor vehicles, GM to sign Opel-Magna deal soon, German ministry spokesman says, 197:EE7 (10/15/09); talks on deal still ongoing, German Economics Minister says, 199:EE7 (10/19/09); EC reiterates concerns over German state aid for new Opel owner, 200:EE2 (10/20/09) Political advertising on behalf of parties subject to VAT, ECJ rules, 193:I3 (10/8/09) Privacy
Data transfers from EU to U.S., FTC settles with 6 U.S. firms accused of deceiving consumers by falsely claiming they were complying with privacy requirements, 192:A32 (10/7/09)
Lisbon Treaty, Irish approval will likely result in stronger data protection in EU, 191:A5 (10/6/09); Irish approval puts spotlight on Czech Republic and Poland for ratification, 191:EE11 (10/6/09); EC President Barroso cautions against obstacles to Czech ratification, 196:A11 (10/14/09) Online privacy threats, EC urges action to fight, cites inconsistent efforts, 195:A2 (10/13/09) Online profiling, Council of Europe seeks comment on draft data protection principles and safeguards, 191:A8 (10/6/09) South Korea, EC commits to sign off on free trade agreement, 193:A3 (10/8/09); EU and South Korea sign FTA, 198:A14 (10/16/09); Korean officials say U.S. goods would be at major disadvantage without U.S. FTA, 198:A29 (10/16/09); USTR comparison of Korea-EU FTA to U.S.-Korea pact shows differences, 201:A4 (10/21/09) Tire efficiency and labeling scheme agreed to by EP and member states, 190:A4 (10/5/09) Trade deficit, Aug., 199:EE9 (10/19/09) Transatlantic Economic Council to focus on regulatory cooperation, not trade disputes, sources say, 198:A19 (10/16/09); meeting identifies areas for possible cooperation on regulation, 206:A21 (10/28/09) U.S. and EU to hold summit meeting focusing on strategic issues of mutual concern, 199:A1 (10/19/09) U.S.-EU free trade agreement proposed, Swedish Trade Minister Bjorling expresses frustration with slow pace of Doha Round of WTO talks, 205:A20 (10/27/09) VAT violations alleged, EC takes legal action against member states, 195:I2 (10/13/09)
Air travel
See TOBACCO INDUSTRY
See FIREARMS
Liquor TTB forms
See TAX FORMS
Banking, weaknesses in risk management include executive pay, report says, 202:EE19 (10/22/09)
Bonus clawback, SEC suit shifts calculus on financial restatements, BNA Analysis & Perspective, 191:J1 (10/6/09) Deferred compensation plans Performance-based pay
Companies have time to amend plans to comply with §162(m) and §409A, attorney says, 199:G7 (10/19/09)
Performance shares, large U.S. companies turning in greater numbers to granting as part of long-term incentive compensation plans, report says, 194:EE6 (10/9/09) Treasury and G-20 statements, practitioners cite discrepancies with current rules, 205:G8 (10/27/09) TARP recipients
Bank of America CEO to return 2009 pay after talks with Treasury's Feinberg, 199:EE10 (10/19/09)
Limits on pay packages for financial firms and other business issued on multiple fronts, as Fed proposes broader probe of bonuses, 203:EE16 (10/23/09) Perceptions between Wall Street and Main Street present challenge to Treasury's Feinberg, 201:EE10 (10/21/09) Plan to align pay with long-term interests said challenging but not insurmountable, 192:EE6 (10/7/09) Treasury's Feinberg against extension of authority, says others should follow his model, 207:EE8 (10/29/09); Feinberg to offer tax suggestions to curb abuses, 207:G10 (10/29/09)
Policy czars, Feingold (D-Wis) signals interest in legislation to curb use, 192:A26 (10/7/09)
Accounting, FASB to establish not-for-profit advisory committee, 203:G1 (10/23/09)
ACORN
Parsonages, foundation files complaint against tax benefits ministers receive (E.D. Cal.), 200:K1 (10/20/09); text of complaint, 200:TaxCore (10/20/09)
Tax inquiries, commenters say proposed rule inconsistent with statute, 199:G9 (10/19/09)
Foreign activity reporting, IRS plans changes for 2009, 200:G1 (10/20/09)
IRS launches video series, 197:G18 (10/15/09) Investigations, Treasury exempts certain records from Privacy Act rules, 193:G3 (10/8/09); final rules, 193:TaxCore (10/8/09) Lobbying, IRS issues ruling on public charity support of groups that lobby, 190:G4 (10/5/09); Alliance for Justice analysis of ruling, 190:TaxCore (10/5/09); unnumbered PLR on public foundations, charities under §501(h), 190:TaxCore (10/5/09); AFJ official says public charities freer to make grants related to lobbying under PLR, 201:G9 (10/21/09) Political organizations may need to update browsers to file with IRS, 205:G9 (10/27/09) Regional health information, IRS approves 30 applications for RHIOs, testing criteria continues, 196:G5 (10/14/09) S.D. governor calls for review of sales tax exemptions, 189:H2 (10/2/09) Supporting organizations
Functionally integrated Type III organizations, IRS releases memo on criteria for determinations, 194:G6 (10/9/09)
Payout rate, attentiveness test focus of nonfunctionally integrated proposal, Treasury official says, 204:G3 (10/26/09) Proposed rules tighten links between charities, say IRS officials, 203:G5 (10/23/09) Responsiveness test, practitioner says removal of charitable trust alternative test follows law, will impede abuse, 195:G3 (10/13/09)
AMT statute takes precedence over U.S.-Canada tax treaty (D.C. Cir.), 199:K1 (10/19/09); decision text, 199:TaxCore (10/19/09)
Companies
Business groups offer series of proposals to revamp existing control regime, 190:A15 (10/5/09)
High-tech products
China trade lost to EU and Japan because of discriminatory U.S. export controls, Chinese government officials say, 188:A11 (10/1/09)
Closest allies, Commerce Sec'y Locke considers lifting controls on exports, 189:A15 (10/2/09); Shelby (R-Ala) voices concern over plan, 192:A16 (10/7/09)
House Foreign Affairs bill would provide Executive Branch with broad and flexible authority over controls, 191:A20 (10/6/09)
Obama admin. to use Scowcroft study in updating controls, Sec'y of State Clinton says, 199:A13 (10/19/09)
FY2009, bank authorized more than $21B in support to U.S. exports, 196:A20 (10/14/09)
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