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October 9, 2020
Universal Charitable Deduction and the Latest Giving Trends
Building on years of advocacy by orchestras in partnership with the broader nonprofit sector, a new universal charitable deduction was created under the CARES Act in March, allowing the growing number of taxpayers who do not itemize their returns to receive a tax deduction of up to $300 per tax return for cash charitable donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations during calendar year 2020.
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June 24, 2020
Trump Administration Extends and Expands Certain Immigration Restrictions through 2020
This week the President announced an extension through December of his executive order from late April that had, at that time, suspended new immigration for 60 days. Effective immediately, individuals outside the United States who do not currently have an immigrant visa or official travel document other than a visa will be barred entry into the U.S. through December 31, 2020 “and may be continued as necessary” along with the possibility of “any modifications as may be necessary.”
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November 7, 2024
A Post-Election Message from Our CEO and President, Simon Woods
Across the country, individuals and organizations are processing the outcome of another deeply polarizing election and looking for meaning and guidance for the times ahead.
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February 2, 2021
COVID-19 Relief Updates, Engaging New Congress and Administration, and Travel Advisories
Guidance on the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Emerges as PPP Fully Opens; Speak Up as Congress Designs Next Relief Package!; League Advances Arts and Nonprofit Requests to Biden-Harris Administration; Travel Advisories: What's Out, What's Extended, and What's New
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November 9, 2020
A Post-Election Message from Our CEO and President, Simon Woods
Dear Friends, This has been an extraordinary, stressful, and transformative time in the life of the country, bringing relief for many and disappointment for others. At the League of American Orchestras we hope for a future that is rooted in decency, respect, and humanity...
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December 2, 2020
Don’t stop now! Weigh in with Congress on Year-end COVID-19 Relief
Orchestras continue to speak up in partnership with the League and the broader arts and nonprofit sectors, and the many months of connecting with Congress are truly making a difference. Please don't stop now!
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April 24, 2020
New Funds for PPP and SBA Loans, Halt on Immigration, Arts Ed and Teaching Artistry Amid COVID-19, and NEA Awards Funds to States
Congress Acts on New Funds for PPP and SBA Loans; Executive Order Halts Immigration, Calls for Review of Nonimmigrant Programs; Arts Education and Teaching Artistry Amid the COVID-19 Crisis; NEA Awards CARES Act Funding to States