AHC Attorney David Cook To Present NSAC Webinar on Cooperative Taxation
AHC attorney David Cook will present a webinar for the National Association of Accountants for Cooperatives entitled “An Annual Update on Cooperative Taxation.” The webinar
IRS Provides Guidance on Member Income Test for Telephone Cooperatives
The latest Cooperative Tax Brief discusses a recent technical advice memorandum concerning the Member Income Test for Telephone Cooperatives. The Service ruled that funds received by
Wind Cooperative of the Year
The Department of Energy will honor one electric cooperative that has exhibited leadership in the production of wind power this year. It is now accepting
Wind Cooperative of the Year
The Department of Energy will honor one electric cooperative that has exhibited leadership in the production of wind power this year. It is now accepting
Leading Broadband over Power Line Provider Closes its Doors
Broadband over power line (BPL) technology is designed to use existing power lines to provide broadband Internet access to businesses and consumers. In the early
Drafting Agreements for Smart Meter Projects
Many electric cooperatives are currently in the process of considering or moving forward with advanced metering infrastructure projects. AMI projects are complex and require consideration
Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Statute of Limitations Benefitting Electric Cooperatives
In the context of reviewing the viability of landowners’ nuisance claims against a Georgia electric cooperative, the Supreme Court of Georgia in Daniel v. Amicalola
Substantial Changes To Required Credit Notices to Consumers
Some electric cooperatives consider consumers’ credit scores in reviewing their applications for electric service. Cooperatives that sponsor financing programs for their members may review members’
IRS Confirms the Propriety of Discounting Capital Credits
The latest AHC Cooperative Taxation Brief discusses the Internal Revenue Service’s recent private letter ruling that confirms its long-held stance on discounting capital credits. The
NERC Revising “Bulk Electric System” Definition and Related Exception Procedure
It’s been nearly a year since the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order 743 (on November 18, 2010) directing the North American Electric Reliability
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