Stimulus Bill: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

On February 17, 2009 President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), more commonly referred to as the stimulus bill.  The legislation is an estimated $787 billion package of spending provisions and tax incentives created to aid with the financial and economic crisis currently facing the United States. 

How will this legislation affect you and your business? To assist our clients in interpreting and evaluating the 1,200 pages of text that outline the stimulus bill, Ice Miller has gathered a team of attorneys and professionals to analyze the ARRA and its impact on various industries. View summary components of the bill presented in an easy to use chart.

Along with information regarding each area listed below, you will find news articles, bulletins and links to various resources to assist you along the way. In addition there is a link to a team member for each category should you need further advice or guidance.

Agriculture and Rural Development

Corporate Tax

Debt Restructuring Tax Relief Included in Stimulus Package

Education

Employee Benefits

Treasury Issues Guidance on "Involuntary Termination" for COBRA Subsidy Purposes

DOL Issues New Model COBRA Notices for Subsidy

IRS Publication 15-T and the "Making Work Pay" Tax Credit

The New COBRA Challenge: Subsidies, Notices, and a Second Bite at the COBRA Apple

COBRA Subsidy Guidance Begins

Employment

Additional Obligations on Certain Employers Hiring New H-1B Workers

Stimulus Bill Impacts Employers

Health and Life Science

Homeland Security

Municipal Bonds

Summary of Bond Provisions of the Recovery Act Applicable to Indiana School Corporations

Summary of Bond Provisions of the Recovery Act Applicable to Illinois School Districts

Economic Stimulus through Municipal Bonds – The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009

Public Housing

Renewable Energy and Green Projects

Tax Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Provide Relief to Taxpayers and Promote Clean Technology and Renewable Energy 

On Its Way Out of Committee, Stimulus Bill Retains Several Provisions Related to Green Jobs and Renewable Energy

Small Business Administration

Transportation

 

 

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Industries Affected