by Karen Kerrigan- The nation’s “taxpayer advocate” released her annual report to Congress today, which identified the top issues for taxpayers. National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson cited “tax reform” as the number one most serious problem, and urges Congress to tack steps to simplify the tax code. Tax Reform “The existing tax code makes [...]
by Karen Kerrigan- The Obama Administration released a boatload of new regulations on the Friday before Christmas (December 21) . The release of the Administration’s regulatory agenda was two months late, and should have been unveiled in October 2012 as required by law. The report is an accounting of every proposed rule that will cost the economy [...]
by Karen Kerrigan- The year ended, and 2013 began, with the all-to-familiar, inside-the-beltway drama that has come to characterize the workings of Washington. The “American Taxpayer Relief Act,” H.R. 8, passed the House and Senate at the “last hour” and President Obama auto-penned it into law. By now you have probably reviewed the highlights. If [...]
• January 04, 2013 - SBE Council Chief Economist on December 2012 Jobs Data: “Underwhelming”
• January 02, 2013 - Only Temporary Winners in “Fiscal Cliff” Deal Says Small Business Advocate
• December 20, 2012 - House Small Business Committee Video on Fiscal Cliff Impact Features SBE Council Members Flemming and Steinberg
• December 13, 2012 - The Altantic’s “Small Business Forum”: Video of Dec. 11 Event Now Available