Category Archives: Administrative

Estate Tax At 0% –

Posted on 8. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The estate tax is at 0% until the end of 2010 and that is creating a great deal of estate planning activity.  Unless Congress takes action the tax will rise to 55% in 2011.  Senators Kyl and Lincoln have proposed a plan … Continue reading →

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Dodd-Frank Modifications –

Posted on 6. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The financial reform bill is likely to be changed significantly when Congress returns next year.  Republicans are expected to gain seats in the House and Senate and could gain control of both chambers.  Republicans will need 51 Senators to have control of the Senate … Continue reading →

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Chinese Yuan Bill –

Posted on 29. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The House is attempting to pass legislation directed at the Chinese Yuan.  The goal is to  persuade China to allow their currency to increase in value.  The legislation would consider the undervalued Yuan a subsidy and allow for extra duties to be placed … Continue reading →

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Suburban Voters Flip –

Posted on 28. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Suburban voters are an important swing vote and a measure of party strength.  Republicans are poised to pick up Congressional seats in the midterm election and suburban voters are one of the reasons.  Democrats won Congressional seats in suburban districts in 2008 … Continue reading →

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Democrats Postpone Tax Vote –

Posted on 27. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Democrats have postponed a vote on the Bush era tax cuts until after the election.  Democrats expect to have the votes to pass the Obama tax plan which lets some of the Bush tax cuts expire.  There is a likelihood that … Continue reading →

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Last Four Years –

Posted on 25. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The last four years of economic policies from the Democratic Congress  are a subjest of an article in the Wall Street Journal.  The Opinion Journal article discusses the Democrats retreat on tax policy as they close in on the elections.  Republicans are … Continue reading →

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High Earner Tax Rate –

Posted on 23. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

High earners will get slammed with even more taxes under the Obama tax plan.  High income New York City residents will be the most taxed in America if the tax increases are allowed to take effect.  The Tax Foundation reported that … Continue reading →

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Boehner Supports Tax Cuts –

Posted on 13. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Republican John Boehner has indicated that he will vote to support a tax cut that does not include incomes at or above $250,000 per year.  This move is likely to break a stalemate over the extension of tax cuts for all Americans.  The … Continue reading →

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Proposed Tax Cut Extension –

Posted on 8. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Republican John Boehner has proposed a two year extension for all of the Bush tax cuts.  Previously, the Republicans opposed a short term extension and instead wanted the tax cuts to become permanent.  A two year extension would delay an … Continue reading →

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WSJ: Campaign 2010 –

Posted on 7. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal has a report that breakdowns House, Senate, and Governor races across the country.  The political wave seems to indicate that the Republicans can expect to have major gains in Congress.  Governor races are also leaning in … Continue reading →

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Infrastructure Plan –

Posted on 6. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Obama administration is set to release a new infrastructure plan on Wednesday.  The plan is expected to include new construction as well as repair work.  Funds for the project will still have to be allocated because most of the … Continue reading →

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Monetary Stimulus –

Posted on 4. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

An increase in private payrolls helped the stock market before the holiday weekend.  The positive payroll data may keep the Federal Reserve from taking measures to add a monetary stimulus later in the month.  One concern is that a slow response … Continue reading →

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McCain Funds –

Posted on 1. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

John McCain still has millions of dollars in a compliance fund from his Presidential campaign.  Republican strategist are looking at the fund as a possible source of funding for midterm House and Senate races.  More races are becoming competitive and could use the funds … Continue reading →

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Economist Survey –

Posted on 30. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The National Association for Business Economics released a survey that showed a majority thought there should be more focus on economic growth than deficit reduction.  The majority of the 242 respondents also believed that the 2003 Bush tax cuts should not expire … Continue reading →

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West Virginia Senate Primaries –

Posted on 29. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Senate primaries were held in West Virginia on Saturday and there was low voter turnout.  Governor Joe Manchin will be the candidate on the Democratic line and John Raese will be the Republican.  Currently, Manchin is favored but that could … Continue reading →

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