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July 16, 2012
Tax and 501(c)3 Policy action - Archive
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January 12, 2021
Preliminary SOS Webinar, Relaunch of PPP, and New NEA Resources
SBA Relaunches Paycheck Protection Program; National Endowment for the Arts: New COVID-19 Research and Reports; Reminder: League COVID-19 Resources and Webinar
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February 12, 2020
Tap into League visa services amidst a wave of changing rules for guest artists
The League provides specialized assistance in navigating the complex visa requirements for guest artists.
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March 11, 2021
Advocacy Work Continues!
Please continue to speak up to let your members of Congress know the ways in which COVID relief is supporting your orchestra and your community. While much attention has been given to COVID relief legislation, there are other bills that will need support in the coming weeks and months as well.
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July 8, 2016
Federal funding: your summer homework with elected officials
Given that this is an election year, the House and Senate are taking a long summer recess, which makes the prospects uncertain for the federal budget to be completed. Bills that are of importance to the orchestra community are on the move, and here is the latest on where things stand for...
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December 7, 2020
A Guide to Congressional Gift Rules
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July 14, 2021
Preparing to Apply for American Rescue Plan Grants from the NEA (July 14, 2021)
The American Rescue Plan funds administered by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will be awarded to support jobs in the arts and culture sector, keep the doors open to nonprofit organizations nationwide, and assist the field in its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This specialized grant process is distinct from other NEA grantmaking opportunities, and interest is encouraged from all eligible applicants, whether or not organizations are prior NEA grantees.
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September 25, 2020
Status Update: COVID Relief, Visa Fees, Voter Engagement, and Music Education
Continue Speaking Up for COVID-19 Arts Relief!; Visa Petition Fee Increases Next Week; Arts in Education Week, All Year Long; Nonprofits CAN Encourage Voter Engagement
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August 6, 2020
State of Play: News on Federal Relief, Visa Fee Hikes, and FY21 Funding Progress
Continued Advocacy Needed! Next Federal Relief Package Nears Completion; Quick Federal Policy News; Steep Artist Visa Fee Increases and Policy Changes to Take Effect October 2, 2020; U.S. House Recommends NEA and Arts Education Increases for FY21; Music Education is Essential
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February 12, 2020
Did your orchestra pay taxes on transportation benefits? Refunds now available!
The 21% Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) on parking and commuting benefits that was created by comprehensive tax reform signed into law in December 2017 has now been retroactively repealed.