Martha Mueller Neff

Washington, D.C., United States

Team Lead and Editor, Federal Tax at Bloomberg Tax

Team Lead and editor for Federal Tax @tax. Proud mom to Sarah & Super J, coffee, travel, aging athlete. Go Badgers. Profile image @SarahNeff27

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IRS Commissioner Pick Billy Long Moves to Full Senate for Vote

3 days ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Chris Cioffi |Kim Dixon |Martha Mueller Neff

The nomination of Billy Long, President Donald Trump’s pick for IRS commissioner, advanced out of committee on a party-line vote Tuesday, overcoming objections from Democrats. The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 to move the former GOP congressman’s nomination to a Senate floor vote.
Businesses Seek Senate Tax Sweeteners on Foreign-Earned Income

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Martha Mueller Neff

Multinational companies, which won preservation of major foreign-income tax provisions in the mammoth House-passed tax bill this week, are looking to the Senate for changes that would lower their tax liability further. Business interests cheered that current tax rates on foreign income are largely the same as those from the 2017 GOP tax overhaul and are made permanent in the House bill. But they want to see the Senate include legislation introduced by Sen.
A Budget Watchdog Veteran Warns GOP Tax Bill to Hike Deficit

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Chris Cioffi |Martha Mueller Neff

PodcastMay 21, 2025, 3:54 PM UTC Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, during an event in Washington, D.C., in 2023. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images Related Stories Search by TopicHouse Republicans are moving quickly to get a massive tax-and-spending package across the finish line before week’s end even as they negotiate with party factions over outstanding concerns.
IRS Commissioner Nominee Downplays Ties to Dubious Tax Credits

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Erin Schilling |Martha Mueller Neff

Billy Long, President Donald Trump’s pick for IRS commissioner, Tuesday downplayed his involvement in selling tax credits that the Treasury Department and IRS have said don’t exist.
Senate Panel to Grill IRS Pick on Dubious Tax Credits, Donors

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Erin Schilling |Chris Cioffi |Bernie Kohn |Martha Mueller Neff

IRS commissioner nominee Billy Long will likely face sharp questions from Senate Democrats at his first confirmation hearing about his work promoting tax credits that the Treasury Department says don’t exist, and over donations from their advocates who helped him pay off old campaign debts. Long, a former House member from Missouri, is set to appear before the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday.
GOP’s Tax Package Grapples With Impact of Loper Bright Ruling

3 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Martha Mueller Neff

Congressional tax writers are taking steps to head off any future legal challenges to their new tax bill, but it’s a delicate balancing act. The giant bill that got the House Ways and Means Committee’s stamp of approval Wednesday includes numerous provisions that explicitly grant the Treasury Department authority to issue regulations implementing tax-free tips, a higher cap on deducting state and local taxes, and many other changes.
Terrorist Labels, Gun Silencer Tax Breaks Tucked Into GOP Bill

3 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Erin Schilling |Kim Dixon |Martha Mueller Neff

Beyond the headline business and individual breaks in the House Republicans’ massive tax package, the almost-400-page bill includes a slew of provisions that would affect tax-exempt entities, preparers, recording studios, and more.
IRS Staff Downsizing Offers New Look at Private Sector Tax Work

3 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Martha Mueller Neff

Related Stories Search by TopicWith the massive wave of federal government layoffs, tens of thousands of workers from the IRS and other agencies are likely looking for new jobs, potentially in the private sector for the first time. Caroline Ciraolo, a partner at Kostelanetz and founder of the firm’s office in Washington, D.C., has started an initiative that connects former federal tax professionals with law firms and other private employers.
Businesses, Families Get Boost in Tax Bill: Winners and Losers

3 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Chris Cioffi |Martha Mueller Neff

Business, some workers, and parents would see tax breaks restored and credits boosted in the House Ways and Means Committee’s tax legislation that rolled out Monday. Largely extending the 2017 tax law, which skewed benefits toward wealthy individuals and corporations, the legislation has many provisions that companies pushed hard for. It also includes some of the provisions President Donald Trump wanted, such as reducing income tax on overtime and tips.
GOP Plans to Avoid Retroactive Energy Tax Credit Rollbacks

4 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Erin Schilling |Martha Mueller Neff

Any repeals or phaseouts of energy tax credits likely won’t affect previous years, a Republican senior tax counsel said. House Republicans are close to revealing a long-awaited tax bill, which is set to extend cuts from their 2017 law that expire at the end of this year. Lawmakers are eyeing energy credits from the Democrats’ 2022 tax-and-climate law to help pay for the cuts.