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The time for debate has ended
Andrew Bowman We know now that abusive conservation easement tax shelters are nothing more than a get-rich-quick scheme. Numbers revealed in The Wall Street Journal (IRS source material here and here)...
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Time to get it done!
Lori Faeth iOutside the U.S. Capitol Building, Land Trust Alliance President Andrew Bowman speaks with Government Relations Director Lori Faeth and Executive Vice President Wendy Jackson. / Photo by DJ...
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Big news day
Andrew Bowman iLand Trust Alliance President Andrew Bowman / Photo by DJ Glisson II I come to you today with three major updates on items of great consequence to the Land Trust Alliance and the land...
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Timely and essential
Andrew Bowman iLand Trust Alliance Government Relations Director Lori Faeth, President Andrew Bowman and Executive Vice President Wendy Jackson on Capitol Hill. / Photo by DJ Glisson II On behalf of...
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Close the loophole
Andrew Bowman iLand Trust Alliance President & CEO Andrew Bowman / Photo by DJ Glisson, II Land conservation tax incentives should inspire charitable giving, not loopholes. That's the headline of...
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Shine a bright light
Andrew Bowman iLand Trust Alliance Government Relations Director Lori Faeth, President & CEO Andrew Bowman and Executive Vice President Wendy Jackson / Photo by Photo by DJ Glisson, II I wanted you...
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Worthy of your attention and support
Josh Lynsen The Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act is one of the Land Trust Alliance’s top priorities. It addresses an urgent problem for our community. And the newly introduced...
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Josh Lynsen In the midst of Land Trust Alliance Advocacy Days this week, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. Among the topics discussed was the abuse of...
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IRS issues final State and Local Tax regulations
Andrew Bowman iThe Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, D.C. / Photo by DJ Glisson Yesterday, the IRS and U.S. Treasury Department issued final regulations that will drastically erode state...
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Taxpayers have been bilked
Andrew Bowman iLand Trust Alliance President & CEO Andrew Bowman / Photo by DJ Glisson, II We received some welcome news today about the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act....
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'Putting an end to these abusive schemes'
Lori FaethiThe Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, D.C. / Photo by DJ GlissonThe IRS made a welcome and forceful statement this week when it announced increased enforcement action on...
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‘Urgently needed and long overdue’
Lori FaethiOutside the U.S. Capitol Building, Land Trust Alliance President Andrew Bowman speaks with Government Relations Director Lori Faeth and Executive Vice President Wendy Jackson. / Photo by DJ...
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Josh LynsenIn testimony today before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig was asked about abuse of the charitable conservation deduction — and efforts to stop it.Finance...
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My holiday wish
iLand Trust Alliance President & CEO Andrew Bowman / Photo by DJ Glisson, IIAndrew BowmanWith the introduction of an updated version of the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act in...
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Our efforts will continue
iLand Trust Alliance President & CEO Andrew Bowman / Photo by DJ Glisson, IIAndrew BowmanWhile we are disappointed that the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act did not pass this...
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Let's safeguard taxpayers and encourage conservation
iLand Trust Alliance President & CEO Andrew Bowman / Photo by DJ Glisson, IIAndrew BowmanThe Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act — legislation that would halt abuse in the...
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Your voice is critical
iImage by TheHilaryClark from PixabayAndrew BowmanFollowing the reintroduction of the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act in Congress, we’re one step closer to halting abuse of the...
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Showcasing your work
iImage by rebeck96 from PixabayAndrew BowmanNext month, members of Congress will return to their home states and districts to meet with constituents and discuss their policy priorities. This annual...
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