Texas Tax Code Chapter 313

IRS Issues Crippling Guidance for American Companies Investing in Innovation

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, September 8th, the IRS issued crippling guidance regarding a change in the tax treatment of research and experimentation expenses. Until now, the IRS had been silent on the issue, failing to issue guidance for taxpayers to rely on in implementation of the new law. Now, with less than a week before the filing extension deadline, the IRS issued complex guidance that will significantly impact American companies.

Key Points: 
  • Now, with less than a week before the filing extension deadline, the IRS issued complex guidance that will significantly impact American companies.
  • "Now, we are given guidance by the IRS that further hurts small and medium sized American companies.
  • American innovation and competitiveness, along with high paying STEM jobs and skilled trade labor, will be decimated under the current 174 rules."
  • Without Congressional intervention, American companies will continue to be pummeled by high taxes and punished for innovation.

Saint-Gobain Announces Intent to Construct New Roofing Manufacturing Facility and Distribution Center in Bryan, Texas

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

The facility, which will co-locate the distribution center with the manufacturing site will reduce distances for product transportation, lowering the company’s carbon footprint and aligning with Saint-Gobain’s global vision of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • The facility, which will co-locate the distribution center with the manufacturing site will reduce distances for product transportation, lowering the company’s carbon footprint and aligning with Saint-Gobain’s global vision of carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • Construction toward the distribution center is expected to begin in 2023 with completion of the entire project expected several years after.
  • “Located in the heart of the Texas Triangle, Bryan is a prime location for CertainTeed's new manufacturing and distribution facility.
  • A current list of job openings at all Saint-Gobain locations, including our facilities in Texas, can be found on the company’s careers website .

Cboe Plans to Launch Trading in Mini S&P 500 Index (XSP) Options during Global Trading Hours, Beginning December 11

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Friday, November 4, 2022

Cboe, Cboe Global Markets, Cboe Volatility Index, and (VIX) are registered trademarks of Cboe Exchange, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • Cboe, Cboe Global Markets, Cboe Volatility Index, and (VIX) are registered trademarks of Cboe Exchange, Inc.
  • Cboe Global Markets, Inc. and its affiliates do not recommend or make any representation as to possible benefits from any securities, futures or investments, or third-party products or services.
  • Prior to buying or selling an option, a person must receive a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (ODD).
  • Supporting documentation for any claims, comparisons, statistics or other technical data in this document is available by contacting Cboe Global Markets at www.cboe.com/contact .

Cboe to Further Expand S&P 500 Index Options Suite with New and Additional Daily Expirations

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Cboe, Cboe Global Markets, and WeeklysSM are registered trademarks of Cboe Exchange, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • Cboe, Cboe Global Markets, and WeeklysSM are registered trademarks of Cboe Exchange, Inc.
  • The S&P 500 Index is proprietary to S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.
  • Prior to buying or selling an option, a person must receive a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (ODD).
  • Copies of the ODD are available from your broker or from The Options Clearing Corporation, 125 S. Franklin Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606 ( [email protected] ).

Lockton Strengthens Growing Compliance Consulting Practice with Hiring of Beth Latchana as New Director of Compliance Services

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton Companies, the world's largest independent insurance brokerage firm, announced today the hiring of Beth Latchana as Director of Compliance Services.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton Companies, the world's largest independent insurance brokerage firm, announced today the hiring of Beth Latchana as Director of Compliance Services.
  • Latchana will lead Lockton's expert team of attorneys who assist clients in navigating the increasingly complex benefits compliance landscape.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Beth and her wealth of knowledge to our People Solutions team," said Tom Schaffler, Lockton's People Solutions Executive Committee Chairman.
  • Latchana is a seasoned expert in all areas of employee benefits compliance including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and the Tax Code.

Polymetal: Board appointments

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Friday, March 18, 2022

Polymetal announces appointments to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Polymetal announces appointments to its Board of Directors.
  • Following these appointments, the Board will consist of seven members, of which five are independent non-executive directors.
  • Janat is engaged in education work as the Chairwoman of Board of trustees of Alma University (Kazakhstan), a partner of Arizona state university (USA).
  • There is no further information required to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13 of the United Kingdom Listing Rules in respect of the above appointments.

MEDIA ALERT — Tax incentives for energy that’s clean, green, and renewable

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Its also long been used to promote energy production, to help achieve energy independence, and in more recent years to promote renewable and clean energy production.

Key Points: 
  • Its also long been used to promote energy production, to help achieve energy independence, and in more recent years to promote renewable and clean energy production.
  • The current Administration is also proposing to move the Tax Code toward being more focused on the promotion of clean, renewable energy.
  • Nonbusiness Energy Property Tax Credit.
  • Some other tax credits also focus on particular types of energy, such as biodiesel, biofuels, nuclear power, energy efficient homes, and renewable electricity
    Who: Tax expert Mark Luscombe, JD, LL.M, CPA, Principal Federal Tax Analyst at Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting , can help discuss the current tax breaks related to energy as well as proposed changes.