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Regulatory Roundup: Jan. 10-16

CBO 

Cost Estimate
H.R. 4279, Expanding Investment Opportunities Act
January 16, 2018

Report
Expired and Expiring Authorizations of Appropriations
January 12, 2018

Working Paper
An Analysis of Private-Sector Prices for Physicians’ Services: Working Paper 2018-01
January 12, 2018

Cost Estimate
S. 807, Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2017
January 11, 2018

Cost Estimate
S. 117, Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2017
January 11, 2018

Cost Estimate
H.R. 1349, a bill to amend the Wilderness Act to ensure that the use of bicycles, wheelchairs, strollers, and game carts is not prohibited in Wilderness Areas, and for other purposes
January 11, 2018

Cost Estimate
H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act
January 11, 2018

Cost Estimate
H.R. 4033, National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act
January 11, 2018

Cost Estimate
H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act of 2017
January 11, 2018

Cost Estimate
S. 2099, Federal Land Management Act of 2017
January 11, 2018

Cost Estimate
H.R. 4264, Hyde Park Land Conveyance Act
January 11, 2018

Cost Estimate
Extending Funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program for 10 Years
January 11, 2018

Cost Estimate
H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act of 2017
January 10, 2018

Cost Estimate
H.R. 1532, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act
January 10, 2018

Presentation
The 2018 Outlook for Navy Shipbuilding
January 10, 2018

Presentation
Estimating the Costs of Proposals Affecting Health Insurance Coverage
January 10, 2018

Presentation
An Overview of CBO’s Estimates of Federal Subsidies for Health Insurance for People Under Age 65: 2017 to 2027
January 10, 2018

Cost Estimate
S. 1693, Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017
January 10, 2018

FASB

FASB Issues Staff Q&A Document on Whether Private Companies and Not-for-Profits Can Apply SEC SAB 118  [01/11/18]
Media Advisory

GAO

VA Facility Security:
Policy Review and Improved Oversight Strategy Needed
GAO-18-201:Published: Jan 11, 2018. Publicly Released: Jan 11, 2018.

Defense Budget:
Obligations of Overseas Contingency Operations Funding for Operation and Maintenance Base Requirements
GAO-18-202R:Published: Jan 10, 2018. Publicly Released: Jan 10, 2018.

Information Technology:
Agencies Need to Involve Chief Information Officers in Reviewing Billions of Dollars in Acquisitions
GAO-18-42:Published: Jan 10, 2018. Publicly Released: Jan 10, 2018.

National Security:
Ongoing Review of the Military Selective Service Process Could Benefit from Additional Information
GAO-18-226:Published: Jan 10, 2018. Publicly Released: Jan 10, 2018.

Nuclear Security:
CBP Needs to Take Action to Ensure Imported Radiological Material Is Properly Licensed
GAO-18-214:Published: Jan 10, 2018. Publicly Released: Jan 10, 2018.

IASB

11 January 2018
IASB issues IFRS Taxonomy Update for IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts

IRS 

Free Tax Software Available Now through Free File; Partnership Launches its 16th Year of Free Assistance to Taxpayers
IR-2018-6, Jan. 12, 2018 - Although the tax filing season officially opens Jan. 29, taxpayers starting today can begin preparing and e-filing their taxes for free with IRS Free File software. Free File software will automatically submit returns as soon as the filing season begins.

Updated 2018 Withholding Tables Now Available; Taxpayers Could See Paycheck Changes by February
IR-2018-5, Jan. 11, 2018 — The Internal Revenue Service today released Notice 1036, which updates the income-tax withholding tables for 2018 reflecting changes made by the tax reform legislation enacted last month.

IRS Selects New Advisory Council Members
IR-2017-4, Jan. 11, 2018 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the appointment of seven new members to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC).

National Taxpayer Advocate Delivers Annual Report to Congress; Discusses Tax Reform Implementation and Unveils “Purple Book”
IR-2018-3, Jan. 10, 2018 — National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today released her 2017 Annual Report to Congress, describing challenges the IRS will face as it implements the recently enacted tax reform legislation and unveiling a new publication, “The Purple Book,” that presents 50 legislative recommendations intended to strengthen taxpayer rights and improve tax administration.

NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance

Prepare to E-file: Tax Season Begins January 29 NYS Tax Department offers tips to ensure a smooth tax season and highlights free tax return filing options

SEC

Robert Jackson and Hester Peirce Sworn In as SEC Commissioners
Washington D.C., Jan. 11, 2018 — Robert J. Jackson Jr. and Hester M. Peirce were sworn into office as SEC Commissioners this morning by SEC Chairman Jay Clayton. Mr. Jackson and Ms. Peirce were nominated to the SEC by President Donald Trump, and their nominations were confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Dec. 21.  Both new commissioners participated in today’s inaugural meeting of the SEC’s Fixed Income Market Structure Advisory Committee.