Join us at this international summit showcasing indigenous peoples and businesses from around the world, and how we are collectively growing the global indigenous economy. The summit programme features informative presentations, group sessions and inspiring keynote speakers along with numerous opportunities to engage, connect, socialise and explore breathtaking Rotorua. We are excited to have the […]
Between July and August, NAFOA will host a series of three webinars covering the new Tribal Tax Parity legislation, H.R. 8318, introduced in May by Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) in partnership with Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ). This legislation is a critical step forward for tribal economies and business development and requires the support of Indian […]
Between July and August, NAFOA will host a series of three webinars covering the new Tribal Tax Parity legislation, H.R. 8318, introduced in May by Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) in partnership with Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ). This legislation is a critical step forward for tribal economies and business development and requires the support of Indian […]
On Thursday, August 29th, from 2-3 p.m. ET, NAFOA will host a webinar with the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). This presentation will provide an overview of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) for those who oversee the administration of employer-sponsored group health plans. […]
The Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) will hold its 15th periodic meeting on September 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of the Treasury at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Attendees can either attend virtually or in person. Registration is required, and in-person attendees […]
NAFOA will host a listening session to discuss the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion (GWE) Act’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). NAFOA actively encourages tribal leaders and stakeholders to participate and share feedback in preparation for the Treasury’s Tribal Consultations scheduled for next month. You may submit advance questions or comments on the proposed GWE […]
November 18, 19, and 20, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET – Treasury is hosting Tribal consultations on an NPRM to implement section 139E of the Internal Revenue Code, created by the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 (Act). These rules incorporate a historic level of pre-Tribal consultation and Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee feedback and support Tribal self-determination and self-governance […]
The webinar will cover what questions and information Treasury and the IRS are requesting from Tribes, background on Tribally chartered corporate entities, why the changes in the NPRM matter, specifics on the impact of this proposed guidance, recommendations on what Tribes should consider when submitting comments, steps forward following implementation of the guidance, and some […]
December 16, 17, and 18, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET – The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold Tribal consultations on the proposed rule on December 16, 17, and 18, 2024, at 1 p.m. […]