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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

await action by the federal government on mandatory ESG laws, the United Kingdom has become the first European Union country to enact mandatory ESG disclosure laws. Two separate regulations were “laid before Parliament by Command of Her Majesty and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament”. As we in the U.S.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: Mental Health and Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

And we’ve joined the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, a coalition of contractors, trade unions and associations, industry service providers, and others working to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. It’s time to get serious about this critical issue facing our industry.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

On December 15, 2017, Congressional Leaders announced that the conferees appointed by both the House and the Senate reached an agreement to reconcile differences between the House’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “House Bill”) with the Senate’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and unveiled the text of a final bill (the “Tax Bill”).

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Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House must unanimously agree to support the use of TEF for each specific project. Texas Research & Development Tax Credit: In 2013, the 83rd Texas Legislature enacted House Bill 800 creating a Research & Development tax credit effective January 1, 2014. TAX INCENTIVES.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Kansas passed a business income tax exemption which eliminates certain non-wage business income on lines 12, 17 and 18 of IRS Form 1040 for Partnerships, Limited Liability Corporations, Limited Liability Partnerships, Sole Proprietorships and Subchapter-S Corporations that have elected at the federal level to be taxed as a pass-through entity.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Oregon Capital Access (CAP) Program: The CAP helps lenders (banks and credit unions) make more commercial loans to small businesses and provides capital for start-up or expansion. Qualifying businesses may receive a credit against the business’ annual state income or corporate excise tax liability. loan origination fee.

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#97:  DOL's New Independent Contractor Regulation

NH Construction Law

There is accordingly no universal standard, meaning that employers/hirers may face liabilities under one law and not under another. Unions hate it. The new rule has an effective date of March 8, 2021, which gives the Biden administration some time to decide whether to keep it or scrap it. Business interests like it.