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Tax Provisions Included in Federal Spending Bill

On Friday March 23, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, H.R. 1625 (the Act),…

Tax Reform Impacts Federal Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Taxes

Within the recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”), lawmakers failed to satisfy…

NIST Releases Final Draft Publication to Assist in Assessing Compliance with NIST SP 800-171

Background As of December 31, 2017, all Department of Defense (DoD) contractors that process, store…

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Proposes 250% Permit Fee Increase for Unconventional Gas Wells

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has proposed a 250% permit fee increase for…

Regulatory Reform Bill Alleviating Burden on Banks and Credit Unions Progresses Through Congress

The United States Senate passed bill S. 2155 – Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer…

GDPR: Common Myths and Truths Revealed

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been a hot topic of conversation since being…

IRS Reacts To Perceived Loopholes Under The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Taxpayers attempting to take advantage of perceived loopholes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…

One-Time Fuel Credit Claims Begin April 2 for 180 Days

The IRS recently released Notice 2018-21 that provides, among other things, guidance to taxpayers regarding…

Employer Tax Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TJCA") provides a general business credit to qualifying employers…

Passphrases and Other Password Protection Strategies

Building a reputation for sound data privacy and robust security is challenging for many organizations in this…