Upcoming ways and Means Committee markup. Markup start monday at noon and its the last four gruelingdays , she wanted to be done by thursday. There will be amendments, they expect it to occur during the Daylight Hours but the might occur. One of the headlines of one of your says the House Republicans began signing defense taxbill, tell us about some of that fine tuning and what are the amendments , were expecting to see next week when some of the changes and the chairmans mark but kevin brady will bring to the changes he will bring west and mark. The republican tax is very quiet about what amendments to do this weekend but the changes the numbers are seeking are on a few different areas. There are concerns about state and local Tax Deductions and it doesnt keep the income tax portion of that. Its a tax and some members think it doesnt go far enough. Im not sure whether that addresses the markups or not, theyre also concerned about the deduction and proposal for with that new homes. On
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The irs. A National Taxpayer advocate will testify before the house ways and means subcommittee. Consider reforms to the irs and hopeful we embark on a new effort to improve the agency that can work handinhand with members of both sides of the aisle, working together im calm that we can find Common Ground and make progress. Its important to emphasize our efforts to reform the irs should not be seen as punishment or criticism of the average agency. The mission is very important in every Government Entity whether its private companies can benefit from a thorough review and thoughtful longterm planning and action. The irs voluntarily, only 50 percent collected through the irs enforcement. The taxpayer bill of rights contains the right to Quality Service and i think thats one of our biggest focuses. As second on the list and irs publication describes the right is the right to receive prompt, courteous and professional assistance and taxpayers dealing with the irs. As we consider reforms we
Fraud and Identity Theft. Congressman buchanan chairs the house ways and means subcommittee hearing. The Committee Meeting will come to order, the ways and means oversight subcommittee on irs reforms, Lessons Learned from National Taxpayer advocate. It has been nearly 20 years since Congress Seriously considered reforms to the irs. I am hopeful we embark on a new effort to improve the agency that can work hand in hand with members on both sides of the aisle working to find Common Ground and make progress. It is important to emphasize our effort to reform the irs should not be seen as a punishment or criticism of the average agency or employee. Instead they are recognized the irs mission is important, every Government Entity whether it is private companies, benefit from thorough review and thought for longterm planning and action. That is what we are here today for. I have a business background, i started my own business many years ago and my experience tells me we always need to look f
He is discussing the trade agenda. Thank you for joining us. We look forward to your testimony. As a former deputy under president reagan, the trade negotiator, you understand the u. S. Leadership and participation in a rules based trading system is essential to our nations prosperity. America has led the world in Global Commerce for the better part of the past 100 years. Through our network of strong trade agreements to expand the Economic Freedom store businesses and their consumers. Through our leadership we held our competitors accountable. Through our steadfast commitment to the principles of free enterprise, open market and rules based international commerce, our nation has set itself apart. The world looks to us to lead in setting the standards of Global Commerce. When we set an example, the world follows. Today American Leadership on trade is more important than ever, especially in the asiapacific region work chinas influence is growing every day. Its important that we dont los