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CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fees Rule Halted Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Chamber scored a major win for the business community against federal agencies’ micromanagement of business decisions. Late Friday, the court granted the U.S. Chamber’s motion for a preliminary injunction and stayed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new credit card late…

2024 Tax Credit Opportunities for Construction Contractors Source: McKonly & Asbury Who loves tax credits? Raise your hand! Tax credits are a dollar-for-dollar reduction of taxes that could put money back in companies’ pockets – either today or looking towards the future for next year’s taxes. It’s never too early to start planning! Research &…

The Benefits of a Hybrid Work Model Although initially viewed as a way to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 virus, remote work has gained a foothold in the business community. Although it’s still an evolving trend, most employers have found that after the initial surge where most of the work was done remotely, the…

The Tool Belt Generation: Revitalizing Our Workforce, One Trade at a Time Gen Z is exploring alternative career paths in trades like construction and mechanics, driven by the rising cost of college education. The Tool Belt Generation is prioritizing practical skills and vocational careers over traditional college degrees, influenced by the tangible outcomes and potential…

EITC Reminder For Current Participants Here is another reminder that the EITC application deadline for current participants is next Wednesday, May 15th. It doesn’t matter what time you actually file next Wednesday, it only matters that you file between 12:00am and 11:59pm This applies to all currently participating companies who are filing for year two…

Local School to Compete at Best in PA “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Contest The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, BLaST Intermediate Unit, Advance Central PA and The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce announced the award recipients for the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) Central Susquehanna student video…

Last Week in the Legislature Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry Both the state House and Senate were in session last week, considering proposals related to unemployment compensation, energy efficiency requirements, workplace regulation, and more. Here is a rundown of some of the action that occurred last week in the Legislature relevant to employers. Discouraging…

Stalled Tax Bill Limits Business Innovation Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Legislation to restore the deduction for domestic research and development (R&D) expenses, along with other key business tax provisions, has been stuck in the U.S. Senate for months. A small business leader told the U.S. Chamber that this is penalizing U.S. companies for innovating.…

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