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Senate Bill Would Protect Stimulus Checks From Creditors

Senate Bill Would Protect Stimulus Checks From Creditors

Kelly Phillips ErbJuly 24, 2020November 19, 2020

Earlier today, the Senate passed S. 3841 by unanimous consent. The bill, which was first introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ron Wyden (D-OR)

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What You Need To Know About Payroll Tax Cuts

What You Need To Know About Payroll Tax Cuts

Kelly Phillips ErbJuly 22, 2020November 19, 2020

When I was younger, a family friend gave us a pile of old dresses. Hand-me-downs weren’t new to us, and my mom was an amazing

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What You Need To Know About Trump’s Tax & Financial Records And Those SCOTUS Rulings

What You Need To Know About Trump’s Tax & Financial Records And Those SCOTUS Rulings

Kelly Phillips ErbJuly 10, 2020November 19, 2020

There were significant opinions released today by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in the matter of President Donald Trump’s tax and financial

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New House HEROES Act Includes New & Improved Stimulus Checks, Expanded Jobless Benefits & Tax Relief

New House HEROES Act Includes New & Improved Stimulus Checks, Expanded Jobless Benefits & Tax Relief

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 12, 2020June 10, 2020

After weeks of will they or won’t they, they did: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a new COVID-19 economic relief proposal. The bill is known

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Here’s What’s In The CARES Act

Here’s What’s In The CARES Act

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 25, 2020May 5, 2020

(Note: On March 27, 2020, the House approved this bill.) It’s been a long week on the Hill, but the Senate has finally reached an

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Senate Has Reached Agreement On Stimulus Package

Senate Has Reached Agreement On Stimulus Package

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 25, 2020May 5, 2020

(Update: The bill passed the Senate on 3/25/2020.) “It’s good news,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) early Wednesday morning. McConnell continued, “At last,

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10 Ways The Senate & House Stimulus Bills Are Similar

10 Ways The Senate & House Stimulus Bills Are Similar

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 24, 2020May 5, 2020

(Update: A compromise bill passed the Senate on 3/25/2020. You can read more here.) Last week, Senate Republican leaders released their version of a stimulus package,

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House Introduces Huge Stimulus Bill

House Introduces Huge Stimulus Bill

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 24, 2020May 5, 2020

(Update: A version of the bill passed the Senate on 3/25/2020, and is expected to pass the House.) Last week, the Senate introduced what I described as

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Senate Bill Includes Tax Relief & Help For Small Businesses In Response To COVID-19

Senate Bill Includes Tax Relief & Help For Small Businesses In Response To COVID-19

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 20, 2020May 4, 2020

The Senate has introduced a massive bill intended to provide direct economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  COVID-19 is the official name for

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Senate COVID-19 Relief Bill Will Provide For Testing, Benefits & Paid Leave

Senate COVID-19 Relief Bill Will Provide For Testing, Benefits & Paid Leave

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 18, 2020May 4, 2020

(Author’s Note: Updated to reflect that the President signed the bill into law.) The Senate has passed the House’s bill intended to provide economic relief

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