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Importance of IRS Whistleblowers Highlighted Ahead of Tax Day

Whistleblower Network News

Leading up to Tax Day on April 15, whistleblower advocates and a member of Congress spoke about the importance of whistleblowers in effective tax enforcement. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Whistleblower Program offers monetary awards and anti-retaliation protections to individuals reporting large scale tax fraud.

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Know Your Rights: SBCA Issues Two Important Reminders to Contractors

Government Contracts Legal Forum

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (Board) recently issued notable reminders to contractors regarding its jurisdictional authority and the importance of timely filing claims. ASBCA 63878 (July 30, 2024), that it may retain jurisdiction over a dispute even when a different forum is listed in the contract. 63878 (Aug.

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4 major acquisition changes GSA is pursuing in 2024

Federal News Network

We think if we replace that language with best value, it’s clear, it’s easier to train, it’s easier to explain, and, more important, it’s consistent with the direction Congress has given and consistent with what we’re trying to do with the acquisition system.” This projects to be a $11.5

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Switzerland will remove tariff duties on the importation of industrial goods

Import and Trade Remedies

As of 1 January 2024, Switzerland will abolish its industrial tariffs on the import of industrial goods. Consumers should also benefit from the measure as import duties are still currently levied on various consumer goods such as cars, bicycles, personal care products, household appliances and clothing.

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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.” In 2024, governments face challenges when they buy technology, Cunningham tells Co-op Solutions.

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Advocates Call for IRS Whistleblower Improvement Act to be Included in Bipartisan Tax Bill

Whistleblower Network News

Whistleblower advocates are calling on members of Congress to include the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act as a part of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 , the large bipartisan tax bill currently being negotiated in Congress. These debilitating delays undermine the efficacy of the IRS program.”

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LIDW 2024: Arbitration and Enforcement Involving Sovereign States

Kluwer Arbitration

On the final day of London International Disputes Week 2024 (“LIDW”), LALIVE and Kobre & Kim hosted an event on arbitration and enforcement involving sovereign States. She also shared some particularities of the Swiss approach, such as the important distinction between monetary and non-monetary claims.