Tax Writers Return for December Business: BGOV Tax

Tax Writers Back from the Holidays

Tax writers are back in Washington with stuffed bellies and a to-do list to prepare for next year. Lawmakers sped through renewal of expiring parts of the 2017 tax law in July, averting an expected year-end frenzy. In December they’ll lay the groundwork for January, with deadlines looming.

IRS funding: Senators want to quickly forge agreement on funding Treasury and the IRS before the continuing resolution expires Jan. 30. Other agency appropriations will take precedence on the floor, but talks are ongoing on language lawmakers hope could get the support of both chambers and ...