Lobbying for the National Association of Manufacturers: A Chat with Charles Crain
Topics discussed
Introduction and March Madness banter
Guest intro: Charles Crane and NAM background
Context: TCJA expirations and the 2025 tax battle
The 10 key pro-manufacturing tax provisions at stake
Navigating trade-offs and member consensus on tax policy
International tax rules: GILTI, FITI, and BEAT
Tax design: Credits vs. deductions and accounting impacts
Lobbying strategies: Data, stories, and congressional outreach
The urgency of the deadline and the 11th bonus issue
Public debates and the 'Nerf gun' analogy
Post-legislation: Working with Treasury on regulations
The CAMT (Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax) controversy
Closing remarks and credits
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