Business Tax Package Makes Progress

Businesses continue to advocate to extend important provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that are due to expire. A bill that would restore business interest deductions, the R&D tax credit, and full expensing of equipment passed the U.S. House of Representatives, with strong bipartisan support, and has been sent to the Senate.

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54% of Homebuyers Will Pay More For Hardwood Floors

The most sought-after home feature in the U.S. is hardwood floors. According to consumer research, hardwood floors are so popular that more than half of all prospective buyers said they would pay more for a home with hardwood floors.

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DHA eNews – DHA Releases Legal Timber Due Diligence Standard 2.0

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue I: DHA Insights | Businesses Benefit From New Tax Deal | Cabinet Sales Down By 14% In 2023 | Durable Plywood Is A New Top Trend In Kitchens | USFS Undercuts Forest Management | EUDR: AHEC Requests Risk Assessments For 33 States | Wood Trivia: Test Your Knowledge

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Wood Trivia: Test Your Knowledge

How much land—including forestland—in Canada is public or "Crown" land?

Answer: About 89% of Canada's land area is Crown land.

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EUDR: AHEC Requests Risk Assessments For 33 States

The American Hardwood Export Council has commissioned jurisdiction risk assessments for hardwood products in 33 states. The risk assessments are necessitated by the European Union's deforestation regulation (EUDR), which will impact exports of U.S. wood products to Europe. 

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