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CQ Budget, Ep. 235

The IRS building is seen in 2018. Lawmakers are preparing several tax-related measures in coming months.
The IRS building is seen in 2018. Lawmakers are preparing several tax-related measures in coming months. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
By David Lerman and Laura Weiss
Posted March 18, 2022 at 12:02pm

While the fiscal 2022 omnibus spending package steered clear of tax legislation, lawmakers are preparing to push for several tax measures in coming months, including breaks for charitable donations, research and development, employee retention and more.

In the latest episode of CQ Budget, CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Laura Weiss outline the congressional tax agenda and efforts to shore up funding for the IRS.

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