April 17, 2018, marks the last time that Americans will file their taxes under the old federal tax code. For the first time in more than 30 years, America will do business under a fairer, simpler...
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Higgins touts effort to repeal excise tax
Legislation that seeks to repeal the 12 percent federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks will stimulate economic growth and put independent truckers back on the road, U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins said...
Congressman Higgins Honored for Pro-Jobs, Business Votes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) with its Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for pro-growth business and economic...
Tax reform’s passage prompts IBERIABANK to schedule raises
IberiaBank announced this week that employees will be seeing pay raises as a result of the federal tax reform legislation that passed in December. Due to the legislation, IberiaBank said in a...
Your Take-Home Pay Gets a Boost this February
The U.S. Treasury Department recently released updated income tax withholding guidance reflecting the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Here's a quick rundown of the Five Ws –Who, What, Where,...
Higgins Praises IBERIABANK for Tax Reform Bonuses, Raises
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) offered praise for a recent IBERIABANK announcement that employees would receive bonuses and wage increases as a result of federal tax reform legislation. The...
Congressman Higgins Votes for Historic Tax Cuts
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the conference report on H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, today."We're keeping our...
Higgins Urges Conference Committee to Include GOMESA Provision in Tax Cuts & Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) joined a group of Gulf Coast lawmakers on a letter urging House Leadership and members of the conference committee on tax reform to include the...
Higgins Urges Conference Committee to Include Key Provisions in Tax Bill
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a 3-page, detailed letter to Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and other members of the conference committee on tax reform, urging them to include several key...
Higgins Votes to Pass Historic Tax Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act today, which would be the first major overhaul of the U.S. tax code since 1986. The bill passed by a 227-205...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Confirms Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Benefits Louisiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a fact sheet today, showing the positive impact of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act on Louisiana's third congressional district. The Chamber notes...
What Does Tax Reform Mean for You and Your Family?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a bold, pro-growth bill that will overhaul our nation's tax code for the first time since President Reagan's historic tax reform 31 years ago. With this bill, a typical...
Congressman Higgins Applauds Introduction of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act
The House Ways & Means Committee released the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act today, which implements major reforms to the U.S. tax code. The plan lowers rates on the middle-class, consolidates...
Congressman Higgins Votes for Budget that Paves Way for Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Con.Res. 71, establishing the congressional budget for the United...
Higgins Issues Statement on Tax Reform Framework
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement on the release of the Republicans' Unified Framework for Tax Reform, which can be found at fairandsimple.gop. It's...
Creating a Level Playing Field for American Rum Producers
Congressman Higgins recently introduced legislation to repeal the rum tax cover-over program. Learn more about the cover-over, and how it is hurting rum producers in the continental United...
Higgins Introduces Bill to Level Playing Field for American Rum Producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced H.R. 3476, a bill that repeals the cover-over of federal excise tax revenue from rum production and allows rum producers in the...