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Miami Herald
20 minutes ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Clear Start Tax Warns: IRS Targets Digital Payments and 1099-K Filers in 2025 Crackdown
New Rules and Lower Thresholds Put Freelancers, Gig Workers, and Online Sellers at Greater Audit Risk IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 9, 2025 / The IRS is tightening its focus on digital payments and third-party transactions in 2025 - and many taxpayers may not be prepared. According to Clear Start Tax, a national leader in tax resolution, individuals receiving income through platforms like Venmo, PayPal, Etsy, and eBay could face new scrutiny as the IRS expands its oversight of 1099-K forms and enforces a much lower reporting threshold. Key IRS Changes Affecting Digital Income in 2025 Under updated IRS rules, third-party payment processors must now issue a 1099-K for total transactions exceeding $600 annually - a steep drop from the previous $20,000 threshold. That change significantly broadens the number of taxpayers who will receive tax documents for digital income they may not have previously reported. Clear Start Tax explains that the new rules aim to reduce underreporting and close the tax gap-but they also put part-time sellers, freelancers, and side-hustlers in the IRS's spotlight. "The IRS is no longer just looking at traditional income sources," said the Head of Client Solutions at Clear Start Tax. "Anyone who uses payment apps or sells online-even casually-could now find themselves facing unexpected tax bills or even audit risk." Taxpayers Most Likely to Be AffectedThis shift affects a wide range of Americans, not just full-time business owners. Clear Start Tax identifies the following groups as most vulnerable to missteps or enforcement: Freelancers and gig workers who use apps like Uber, DoorDash, or TaskRabbitPart-time sellers on Etsy, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or similar platformsIndividuals using Venmo or PayPal for side income or informal workPeople unaware that even small-scale digital income is taxable Failing to accurately report these earnings or ignoring a 1099-K entirely can trigger IRS notices, penalties, or audits. See if you qualify for relief through the IRS Fresh Start Program by completing a free Tax Relief Survey today. It only takes a few minutes to take the first step toward resolution. Why Documentation Matters More Than EverTaxpayers receiving 1099-K forms may find themselves confused about how much of that total is truly taxable. Without good recordkeeping, it becomes difficult to separate personal transfers from income, or subtract legitimate business expenses. "We've seen clients receive 1099-K forms for transactions that weren't income at all," said the Head of Client Solutions. "That's why it's critical to keep clear records and respond properly - because the IRS assumes the full amount is taxable unless proven otherwise." How Clear Start Tax Helps Digital Earners Stay Compliant As these reporting rules evolve, Clear Start Tax provides essential support for taxpayers navigating the new landscape. The firm helps clients: Review and reconcile 1099-K income before filingIdentify deductible business expenses to reduce tax liabilityRespond to IRS notices and resolve discrepanciesSet up payment plans or pursue relief if taxes are owed Clear Start Tax emphasizes early intervention as the best way to avoid penalties and keep digital earners on track with IRS expectations. About Clear Start Tax Clear Start Tax is a full-service tax liability resolution firm that serves taxpayers throughout the United States. The company specializes in assisting individuals and businesses with a wide range of IRS and state tax issues, including back taxes, wage garnishment relief, IRS appeals, and offers in compromise. Clear Start Tax helps taxpayers apply for the IRS Fresh Start Program, providing expert guidance in tax resolution. Fully accredited and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau, the firm's unique approach and commitment to long-term client success distinguish it as a leader in the tax resolution industry. Need Help With Back Taxes? Click the link below: Contact Information Clear Start TaxCorporate Communications Departmentseo@ 535-1627 SOURCE: Clear Start Tax
Associated Press
29 minutes ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Clear Start Tax Warns: IRS Targets Digital Payments and 1099-K Filers in 2025 Crackdown
New Rules and Lower Thresholds Put Freelancers, Gig Workers, and Online Sellers at Greater Audit Risk IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 9, 2025 / The IRS is tightening its focus on digital payments and third-party transactions in 2025 - and many taxpayers may not be prepared. According to Clear Start Tax, a national leader in tax resolution, individuals receiving income through platforms like Venmo, PayPal, Etsy, and eBay could face new scrutiny as the IRS expands its oversight of 1099-K forms and enforces a much lower reporting threshold. Key IRS Changes Affecting Digital Income in 2025 Under updated IRS rules, third-party payment processors must now issue a 1099-K for total transactions exceeding $600 annually - a steep drop from the previous $20,000 threshold. That change significantly broadens the number of taxpayers who will receive tax documents for digital income they may not have previously reported. Clear Start Tax explains that the new rules aim to reduce underreporting and close the tax gap-but they also put part-time sellers, freelancers, and side-hustlers in the IRS's spotlight. 'The IRS is no longer just looking at traditional income sources,' said the Head of Client Solutions at Clear Start Tax. 'Anyone who uses payment apps or sells online-even casually-could now find themselves facing unexpected tax bills or even audit risk.' Taxpayers Most Likely to Be Affected This shift affects a wide range of Americans, not just full-time business owners. Clear Start Tax identifies the following groups as most vulnerable to missteps or enforcement: Failing to accurately report these earnings or ignoring a 1099-K entirely can trigger IRS notices, penalties, or audits. See if you qualify for relief through the IRS Fresh Start Program by completing a free Tax Relief Survey today. It only takes a few minutes to take the first step toward resolution. Why Documentation Matters More Than Ever Taxpayers receiving 1099-K forms may find themselves confused about how much of that total is truly taxable. Without good recordkeeping, it becomes difficult to separate personal transfers from income, or subtract legitimate business expenses. 'We've seen clients receive 1099-K forms for transactions that weren't income at all,' said the Head of Client Solutions. 'That's why it's critical to keep clear records and respond properly - because the IRS assumes the full amount is taxable unless proven otherwise.' How Clear Start Tax Helps Digital Earners Stay Compliant As these reporting rules evolve, Clear Start Tax provides essential support for taxpayers navigating the new landscape. The firm helps clients: Clear Start Tax emphasizes early intervention as the best way to avoid penalties and keep digital earners on track with IRS expectations. About Clear Start Tax Clear Start Tax is a full-service tax liability resolution firm that serves taxpayers throughout the United States. The company specializes in assisting individuals and businesses with a wide range of IRS and state tax issues, including back taxes, wage garnishment relief, IRS appeals, and offers in compromise. Clear Start Tax helps taxpayers apply for the IRS Fresh Start Program, providing expert guidance in tax resolution. Fully accredited and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau, the firm's unique approach and commitment to long-term client success distinguish it as a leader in the tax resolution industry. Need Help With Back Taxes? Click the link below: Contact Information Clear Start Tax Corporate Communications Department [email protected] (949) 535-1627 SOURCE: Clear Start Tax press release
Forbes
6 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
How Businesses Can Decipher Noise From Noteworthy In Tax Policies
Kevin Akeroyd is the CEO of Sovos, the always-on compliance company. getty In the early days of a new administration, the business world is hyper-focused on the tax and financial policies being introduced or modified. This is only natural, as sudden changes to economic conditions can directly impact a business's operations and financial performance now and for years to come. What's not always easy to decipher, however, is what represents real change and what's just noise. There's a lot of noise around issues that may not have long-term consequences, and not nearly enough attention is being focused on policies currently going into effect that will impact businesses this year. I get it. Terms like tariffs and trade wars are interesting, exciting and probably a bit scary. They garner readership and attention. As CEO of a tax compliance technology company, I spend most of my time talking to large corporations and mid-sized enterprises alike. I can tell you from first-hand experience that there's uneasiness in the ranks and that compliance has been elevated to one of the core risk factors in the C-suite. This article is intended to help your business block out the noise and navigate the path to growth while avoiding the pitfalls of modern tax compliance. What is very real and way underrepresented in our media and daily consciousness is the ever-widening tax gap. As of 2022, our government has a gross tax gap of approximately $700 billion, with many experts predicting it will reach one trillion dollars within the next decade. The IRS defines the tax gap this way: The gross tax gap is the difference between true tax liability for a given tax year and the amount that's paid on time. It comprises the non-filing gap, the underreporting gap and the underpayment (or remittance) gap. The net tax gap is the portion of the gross tax gap that will never be recovered through enforcement or other late payments. The most important element of this definition is the reference to the net tax gap that will never be recovered. Ensuring that this number is kept as small as possible is fueling many of the policy changes we are seeing enacted today. The government wants and needs this revenue and is taking significant steps to ensure it gets it. For example, the government is actively lowering reporting thresholds. Previously, 1099-K reporting obligations for Third-Party Settlement Organizations (TPSOs) arose after making payments of $20,000 or more and 200 or more transactions to a single payee. Beginning in tax year 2024, this was reduced to a $5,000 reporting threshold without regard to the number of transactions. For tax year 2025, the threshold will be reduced to $2,500, and for tax year 2026 and beyond, the statutory threshold of $600 will be enforced without exception. As you can see, the focus and reach of the IRS is getting narrower to capture all possible revenue streams. For business leaders, this should serve as a sign to question their infrastructure to meet the new demands of government regulations and oversight. Do you have the right technology and processes in place? Are you keeping up with the increased complexity and rapidly changing regulatory environment? If you fail to meet the compliance standard, what does that mean for your business? Will you face an audit, financial penalties or forfeiture of licensing? It can be especially daunting for technology companies working to navigate the world of compliance, most notably multinational companies that have to meet the local obligations of every country and jurisdiction in which they operate. What's most important is that businesses take a proactive stance on compliance and implement the tools and internal protocols necessary to meet today's standards while future-proofing operations. Over the past decade, many businesses have begun accepting and making payments through cryptocurrencies or other digital assets. A 2022 survey from Deloitte found that 85% of merchants see crypto as a way to reach new customers, while 77% said they are accepting crypto because of its lower transaction fees. However, recent changes suggest that the government fully intends to give this area as much focus and scrutiny as other areas of tax code enforcement. It's been widely reported that this administration is supposedly crypto-friendly. Yet, this doesn't change the fact that the world of digital assets is about to undergo significant changes. These moves will usher in new waves of regulatory and tax compliance challenges. In the U.S., the IRS now requires gross proceeds reporting on new Form 1099-DA beginning with 2025 transactions. This includes collecting certified U.S. taxpayer identification numbers (TINs) on Form W-9, utilizing the IRS TIN matching system to verify the name and TIN combinations and backup withholding of 24% taxes on any payments that cannot be validated. Starting with 2026 transactions, cost basis details will also need to be reported on the new Form 1099-DA. Ensuring that you have the technology and capabilities in place to manage it effectively and are working with reputable and trustworthy brokers becomes increasingly important. The bottom line is that the first days of any administration receive disproportionate attention to new policies, new figures in leadership positions and new stated priorities. I recommend that business leaders focus on existing laws, tax obligations and regulations that they need to prepare their businesses for. In other words, block out the noise and focus on what's real and actually happening. Analyze your current systems, ensure your tax people understand which rules are in place and understand how that impacts your reporting obligations. The U.S. faces a massive tax gap, and the IRS now has more advanced tools and resources than ever before to pursue unpaid taxes—and they will. The only question is, will you be ready? The information provided here is not investment, tax or financial advice. You should consult with a licensed professional for advice concerning your specific situation. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What banks should expect with Trump tax bill back on track
Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr is confident that even with new trade agreements, the tariff impacts will be around for a long time. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found consumers are less confident that they can make minimum debt payments in the near term. Wall Street bonuses, like bank stocks, are subject to the crushing impact of tariffs. President Donald Trump has been at the forefront of bankers' minds in recent weeks, as the tariff pause continues and the fight to advance House Republicans' tax and spending bill waxes and wanes. The House Ways and Means Committee saw initial success on May 14 when it advanced the massive tax package featuring an intact credit union federal tax exemption, boons for agricultural lenders and community banks, and the potential to unravel a rule requiring payments platforms to provide those who earned more than $600 for the year with 1099-K tax forms. That progress hit a roadblock on May 16, when the House Budget Committee voted 21-16 in favor of not passing the tax and spending bill, as Republican representatives such as Chip Roy of Texas, Ralph Norman of South Carolina, Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma and Andrew Clyde of Georgia joined Democrats in voting against Trump's "big, beautiful bill." Those who broke from party lines against the package are calling for increased cuts to Medicaid and other programs, while remaining conscious of demands for larger state and local tax, or SALT, deductions from Democrats. "We are writing checks we cannot cash, and our children are going to pay the price," Roy told the committee. "So, I am a 'no' on this bill unless serious reforms are made." The bill resumed progress on May 18 after the committee cleared the legislation along party lines, but no details on what changes caused the reversal were immediately available. Read more: House finance budget bill nixes PCAOB, curbs CFPB funding Bankers breathed a sigh of relief when Trump's 90-day tariff pause was announced in early April but have remained on edge as the U.S. continues to iron out trade agreements with foreign partners. A recent ceasefire between the U.S. and China saw bank stocks rally on May 12, as the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index was up more than 4.5% on the day, outpacing the S&P 500, which was up 2.6%, and Nasdaq, which was up 4.2%. Further deals are on the horizon, as Trump said on May 16 that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will begin reaching out to foreign leaders to notify them "they'll be paying to do business in the United States." The Federal Reserve has remained steadfast in its wait-and-see approach to shifting its benchmark interest rate, but board governors haven't shied away from offering predictions into what the short- and long-term impacts of the tariffs could be. "Potential disruptions to supply chains and distribution networks are particularly acute for small businesses, which are less diversified, less able to access credit and hence more vulnerable to adverse shocks," Fed Gov. Michael Barr said in recorded remarks for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's 2025 Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Small Business Credit Symposium. Others like Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson have remained more reserved in their judgment. "Various measures of consumer and business sentiment have declined sharply this year, and I will be watching very carefully for signs of weakening economic activity in hard data," Jefferson said. Read more: Powell leaves door open to staying at Fed past 2026 Dive into the latest coverage on the market ups and downs, how banks are impacted by various proposed legislation and how more tariff threats could come soon. Much of the Federal Reserve isn't rushing to raise or lower interest rates in the face of how Trump's tariff plays will hit the U.S. economy, but that doesn't mean predictions are already starting to form. Fed Gov. Michael Barr said while speaking at the Reykjavik Economic Conference in Iceland that he "expect[s] tariffs to lead to higher inflation in the United States and lower growth both in the United States and abroad starting later this year," specifically through supply chain disruption that will create "persistent upward pressure on inflation." While Barr's outlook was less than optimistic, he remained confident that the Fed's benchmark interest rate joined with low unemployment will help the U.S. economy weather new market uncertainty. "Thus, the FOMC may be in a difficult position if we were to see both rising inflation and rising unemployment," Barr said. Read more: Fed's Barr expects high inflation, slow growth from tariffs The first step toward Trump's plan to enshrine the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act happened on May 14, as the House Ways and Means Committee pushed ahead with a roughly 400-page tax plan along party lines. Agricultural lenders and those with fewer than 75 shareholders notched wins with respective sections on exempting taxation interest on loans secured by farmland and residential mortgages under $750,000 in small towns and cementing the Section 199(a) pass-through deduction to 23%. Unfortunately for bankers, the contentious credit union tax exemption survived the chopping block. "Today, House Republicans continued strong progress toward enacting President Trump's economic agenda and preventing historic tax hikes on families and businesses," Bessent said in a statement supporting the bill. "The President's plan for prosperity is in full swing as a unified Republican Party works to drive economic growth while lowering costs from coast to coast." Read more: What banks should watch in the 'big, beautiful' tax bill Data released last month by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that in addition to household views on finance dropping noticeably in April, a greater share of consumers were more likely to miss a minimum debt payments. The average perceived probability of missing a minimum debt payment over the next three months increased year over year from 12.9% in 2024 to 13.9% for April 2025. Equally worrisome were drops in other measurements like the median expected growth in household income and year-ahead expectations about households' financial situations. "I think it's all about tariffs," Jay Hawkins, a senior economist at PNC Financial Services Group, told American Banker. "Ultimately, if they do stay in place, no matter what form they're in or what level, that's going to increase costs, it's going to increase inflation and that's going to be passed along to the consumer." Read more: More consumers expect to fall behind on debts, survey shows The 2020 Securities and Exchange lawsuit against crypto firm Ripple, CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Cofounder Chris Larsen over allegations of illegally profiting from selling crypto token XRP is nearing an end. The agreement filed this month will prompt Ripple to pay out $50 million to the SEC, much less than the $2 billion the SEC originally asked for, and get the other $75 million in escrow back. The agreement will also remove the securities law requirement placed on Ripple by the SEC. Claims from the SEC centered on accusations against Ripple and the two executives of profiting off the sale of unregistered securities to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars, then using the more than $1 billion in profits from offloading XRP to account for operating expenses. In return, the defendants argued the coin does not classify as a security and therefore is not subject to the scrutiny of the SEC. "This is it — the moment we've been waiting for. … The SEC will drop its appeal — a resounding victory for Ripple, for crypto, every way you look at it," Garlinghouse wrote in a March 19 X post. Read more: SEC, Ripple settlement agreement drops fine to $50 million Trump's tariffs are putting the squeeze on almost all aspects of the U.S. economy, and it seems like Wall Street's expectations for the Trump administration aren't immune from similarly downtrending forecasts. A new report from compensation consulting firm Johnson Associates predicts that incentive compensation for some investment bankers could fall by as much as 20% in 2025, due mainly to a pullback from corporate clients facing increased market volatility and global trade uncertainty. The report goes on to highlight both the slowdown of merger and acquisition activity and a general pause on initial public offerings as key factors weighing down on advisory fees and equity underwriting revenues. "Tariffs and geopolitical concern are [the] biggest wildcard," the report said. Read more: Tariffs, uncertainty likely to squeeze Wall Street bonus pay Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Politico
16-05-2025
- Business
- Politico
Crossroads' new tax clients
With Daniel Lippman CROSSROADS LOBBYING ON 1099-K, CREDIT UNIONS: Crossroads Strategies has registered to lobby for two key constituencies that scored wins in the House GOP tax package (before the bill faltered earlier today in the House Budget Committee), according to a pair of newly filed disclosures. — The firm began lobbying last month for the Defense Credit Union Council, which represents credit unions serving current and former members of the military, as credit unions sought to protect their prized tax-exempt status in the reconciliation bill. — Big and small banking groups, bristling at credit unions' streak of acquisitions and high-dollar marketing campaigns amid community bank closures, urged lawmakers to eliminate the exemption or at least place limits on it. Eliminating the exemption was among the list of potential pay-fors circulated by Republicans on the Budget Committee earlier this year, but did not make it into the legislative text released this week. — Still, the industry's main trade group, America's Credit Unions, isn't getting complacent. The group's outgoing leader, former Rep. Jim Nussle, urged the House Budget Committee ahead of today's markup to leave credit unions' tax status untouched, and the association is currently gathering signatures for an open letter to Congress and meeting with lawmakers both in D.C. and their own districts. — Meanwhile, the Coalition for 1099-K Fairness, whose members include Etsy, eBay, Rover, StubHub, PayPal, Airbnb and more, hired Crossroads at the beginning of the year to work on raising the tax reporting threshold for small sellers and gig workers after it was lowered under former President Joe Biden's 2021 pandemic relief package. — That bill would have required those with more than $600 in earnings from such platforms over a year to report that income to the IRS — triggering complaints that the new threshold would hit casual sellers or gig workers with a new administrative burden. Amid the blowback, the IRS initially delayed the new threshold by a year and began phasing it in this tax season with a $5,000 reporting threshold. — But the tax measure advanced by the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday would repeal the provision, reverting it to the previous reporting threshold of $20,000 in earnings through at least 200 transactions. The 1099-K coalition previously retained Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, to which it paid $100,000 in each of the last two quarters. TGIF and welcome to PI. Send lobbying tips. You can add me on Signal, email me at coprysko@ and be sure to follow me on X: @caitlinoprysko. IN MEMORIAM: CGCN Group co-founder Gary Lytle died on Wednesday following 'a sudden diagnosis of an aggressive form of leukemia,' the firm announced today. He was 82. Lytle worked government affairs roles at several telecom companies over the years, including serving as interim president and CEO of the U.S. Telecom Association, before striking out on his own and then helping start CGCN, where he was lovingly referred to by colleagues as 'POTUS.' — 'What began with Gary Lytle and Steve Clark sharing a single desk has grown into Washington's preeminent Republican advisory firm—a testament to their vision, integrity, and relentless work ethics,' the firm said in a statement. 'Gary's fingerprints are on every part of CGCN, from the culture he helped create to the client relationships he built with care and respect. His legacy continues to guide the work we do every day.' SODA BRANDS LOBBY UP: A pair of soda companies has brought on new lobbying help amid the rising influence of the Make America Healthy Again movement and efforts to bar food stamp recipients from using SNAP funds on soda. — Olipop, part of a burgeoning class of healthier soft drinks that boast a lower sugar content and gut-friendly prebiotics, hired its first federal lobbyist this week, according to a disclosure filing. Tom Quinn of LSN Partners is working on 'nutrition and SNAP related issues and initiatives' for Olipop, per the filing. — Coca-Cola, meanwhile, added Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid to its stable of outside lobbying firms. KDCR started lobbying last month on legislative and regulatory issues including trade, taxes and food issues for the soft drink giant, which has four other firms on retainer: Imperium Global Advisors, Empire Consulting Group, Squire Patton Boggs and Washington Tax and Public Policy Group. MORE NEW BUSINESS: KDCR has also registered to lobby for the online messaging app Discord after the app parted ways with Monument Advocacy earlier this year. The firm is working on many of the usual issues, including data privacy, artificial intelligence and online safety, as lawmakers renew their efforts to pass kids online-safety legislation. — Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck's higher education task force has added another new client, New Orleans' Tulane University. And General Motors has hired former Rep. Kevin Yoder of Venture Government Strategies to lobby on economic and tax policy impacting auto manufacturing and jobs, according to a disclosure. FARA NEWS YOU CAN USE: 'A Justice Department database documenting political operations carried out by foreign agents was updated Thursday morning after sitting dormant since September 2024,' according to the Washington Examiner's Robert Schmad. — 'On Wednesday, the Washington Examiner reached out to the Department of Justice to request information on when the agency's 'Foreign Principal Political Activities' dashboard would be updated, noting that the most recent entries displayed were nearly a year old. On Thursday morning, a DOJ spokeswoman told the Washington Examiner that the lack of updates had been the result of a technical issue and that it had been resolved.' — 'The dashboard contains information about who foreign agents are contacting and how, when the communications occurred, and for what purpose. For example, the newly released data shows that the firm Neale Creek, working on behalf of the Qatari Embassy, sent an email to Sen. Tim Scott's (R-SC) deputy legislative assistant on March 31 to discuss 'U.S.-Qatar relations.'' IN CASE YOU MISSED OUT ON THE INAUGURATION EVENTS: 'Donors are being offered a 'dedicated VIP experience' at several events that President Trump is planning with the U.S. military this summer,' they tell the Wall Street Journal's Josh Dawsey and Meridith McGraw. — 'Those who give to America250, a committee created to support what Trump envisions as a large national celebration next year for America's 250th birthday, will be given special access to three events, according to a pitch shared with donors. Those include a military parade Trump is planning on his birthday, a 'military readiness' event he is leading at Fort Bragg military base with thousands of troops and an Independence Day celebration in Washington, the people said.' — 'The America250 group — which was founded in 2016 as a nonpartisan group — is designed to support the celebrations next year. Several Trump advisers have begun working on the events, including fundraiser Meredith O'Rourke, who is handling some of the fundraising.' ANNALS OF ETHICS: 'In the run-up to the 2024 election, the House GOP's investigation into Hunter Biden's 'shady' business dealings was a centerpiece of their attacks on President Joe Biden,' NOTUS' Riley Rogerson writes. 'But when President Donald Trump accepted a $400 million jet from Qatar as a gift to replace Air Force One without seeking congressional approval?' House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) 'isn't sweating it. 'Everything Trump has done has been transparent,' the Oversight chair told NOTUS.' Jobs report — Sofia Chavez is joining the Center for Strategic and International Studies as media relations manager for external relations. She previously was deputy press secretary for Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.). — Matt Sturges is now vice president of federal affairs at LA28, opening and leading the organizing committee's office in D.C. He previously was a senior adviser at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and is a Transportation Department alum. — Jason Mashburn is launching Mash Dynamo, where he will be president. He previously was a vice president at Creative Direct and is a Brian Kemp and Karen Handel alum. — The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law has added Leah Frazier as director of its digital justice initiative, Maya Raghu as national director of its protecting and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion initiative, and Len Kamdang as director of its criminal justice project. Frazier previously was at the FTC, and Raghu previously was at the EEOC. — Jack Fleming is joining ACT | The App Association as director of global communications. He previously was chief communications officer at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. New Joint Fundraisers KISTNER VICTORY FUND (SKOL PAC, Kistner for Minnesota) New PACs AppalachipFirstPAC (PAC) Jobs, America, and You Inc! (Super PAC) Keystone Next (Super PAC) SOF Action Inc. PAC (SOFPAC) (PAC) New Lobbying REGISTRATIONS Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Piedmont Healthcare Inc Alpek Polyester USa, LLC: Alpek Polyester USa, LLC Ballard Partners: Total Community Options, Inc. Dba Innovage Capitol Integration: Arnold Magnetic Technologies Checkmate Government Relations: Phibro Animal Health Corporation Continental Strategy, LLC: National Fish And Wildlife Foundation (Nfwf) Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc.: The Boeing Company Dogwood Strategies: Vls Environmental Services Dogwood Strategies: Starbucks Corp. Dogwood Strategies: D-Wave Government Inc. Earhart Turner LLC: Bio Neat Inc. Ernst & Young LLP (Washington Council Ernst & Young): Better Schools For Better Futures Inc. Holland & Knight LLP: American Center For Manufacturing & Innovation (Acmi) Group Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid, LLC: Discord Inc Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid, LLC: Frontier Infrastructure Holdings LLC Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid, LLC: Adt, LLC Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid, LLC: The Coca-Cola Company Lot Sixteen LLC: American Fleet Leadership Coalition Lsn Partners, LLC: Olipop Inc. Mclarty Inbound LLC: Lear Corporation Nuclear Threat Initiative: Nuclear Threat Initiative Paragon Government Relations: Lake County Patel Partners LLC: Applied Research Institute, Inc. The Vogel Group: Persevere The Vogel Group: Castlerock Biofuels, LLC The Vogel Group: Vander-Bend Manufacturing Inc. The Vogel Group: Sany America Inc. Venn Strategies: Tris Pharma, Inc. Venture Government Strategies, LLC (Fka Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC): Vulncheck Inc. Venture Government Strategies, LLC (Fka Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC): Applied Research Institute, Inc. (Ari) Venture Government Strategies, LLC (Fka Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC): LLC Venture Government Strategies, LLC (Fka Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC): Turion Space Corporation Venture Government Strategies, LLC (Fka Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC): Air Space Intelligence Venture Government Strategies, LLC (Fka Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC): General Motors LLC New Lobbying Terminations Blink Charging Company: Blink Charging Company
