Stephen Cooper

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Editor-at-Large at Law360

Editor-at-Large @Law360 Tax Authority writing about congressional tax policy. No endorsements. Come for tax news, stay for cute videos of my grandkid.

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The Tax Angle: EITC Audits, UTPR, Energy Credits - Law360 Tax Authority

2 weeks ago | law360.com | Stephen Cooper

By Stephen K. Cooper · June 16, 2025, 7:17 PM EDT From a look at Republicans' efforts to audit the earned income tax credit, complaints about unfair foreign taxation under the OECD's Pillar Two framework and Democrats' push against Republican plans to... To view the full article, register now.
Treasury Secretary Defends IRS Cuts, $3.8T Budget Bill

3 weeks ago | law360.com | Stephen Cooper

By Stephen K. Cooper · June 11, 2025, 6:45 PM EDT U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told House lawmakers Wednesday that cutting IRS funding would strengthen the agency while the GOP's $3.8 trillion One Big Beautiful Bill Act would boost working-class living... Contact us for free access to this content Enter your details below so that we can set up a free trial for you. All fields required.
The Tax Angle: IRS Funding, Budget Markup, Insurance Woes

3 weeks ago | law360.com | Stephen Cooper

By Stephen K. Cooper · June 6, 2025, 6:40 PM EDT From a look at upcoming Senate hearings on President Donald Trump's funding plans for the IRS to a potential markup of Republicans' $3.8 trillion budget reconciliation bill and the continuing crisis... To view the full article, register now.
Finance Panel's Dems Pan Trump IRS Pick Over Ethical Issues

1 month ago | law360.com | Stephen Cooper

By Stephen K. Cooper ( May 20, 2025, 7:14 PM EDT) -- Senate Finance Committee Democrats deemed former Rep. Billy Long unfit to lead the IRS during his confirmation hearing Wednesday, citing ethical concerns over his promotion of pandemic-era employee retention claims, and of tribal tax credits they called dubious, while working as a business consultant after leaving Congress.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
Finance Panel's Dems Pan Trump IRS Pick Over Ethical Issues

1 month ago | law360.co.uk | Stephen Cooper

By Stephen K. Cooper ( May 20, 2025, 7:14 PM EDT) -- Senate Finance Committee Democrats deemed former Rep. Billy Long unfit to lead the IRS during his confirmation hearing Wednesday, citing ethical concerns over his promotion of pandemic-era employee retention claims, and of tribal tax credits they called dubious, while working as a business consultant after leaving Congress....
Vanguard, Investors Renegotiating After $40M Tax Deal Axed

1 month ago | law360.com | Stephen Cooper

By Stephen K. Cooper · June 2, 2025, 5:07 PM EDT Vanguard and investors have scrapped a $40 million class action deal in a case over surprise tax bills from a fund restructuring and will resume settlement discussions after a Pennsylvania federal judge recently found that the... To view the full article, register now.
House Panel Clears $3.8T Extension of 2017 Tax Overhaul Law

1 month ago | law360.com | Asha Glover |Stephen Cooper

By Asha Glover and Stephen K. Cooper ( May 13, 2025, 7:50 PM EDT) -- The House Ways and Means Committee voted along party lines early Wednesday to approve a $3.8 trillion tax bill that would make permanent many of the tax cuts for businesses and individuals enacted in President Donald Trump's first term.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
House Panel Clears $3.8T Extension of 2017 Tax Overhaul Law

1 month ago | law360.co.uk | Asha Glover |Stephen Cooper

ADVERTISEMENT Don't want ads? Subscribe or login now. By Asha Glover and Stephen K. Cooper ( May 13, 2025, 7:50 PM EDT) -- The House Ways and Means Committee voted along party lines early Wednesday to approve a $3.8 trillion tax bill that would make permanent many of the tax cuts for businesses and individuals enacted in President Donald Trump's first term....
The Tax Angle: Year-End Extenders, IRS Direct File

1 month ago | law360.com | Stephen Cooper

The Tax Angle: Year-End Extenders, IRS Direct File By Stephen K. Cooper · May 16, 2025, 6:03 PM EDT From a look at the possibility of Congress passing a year-end budget and tax extenders bill to efforts to keep the IRS Direct File program afloat, here's a peek into a... To view the full article, register now.
Trump Picks Tax Controversy Pro For IRS Chief Counsel Spot

1 month ago | law360.com | Stephen Cooper

By Stephen K. Cooper · May 1, 2025, 6:25 PM EDT President Donald Trump has tapped a former Internal Revenue Service chief counsel to return to the role, and if he is confirmed, it will represent the second time in his career... Want to continue reading?