AMCHAM The DeMint Bill: the Prospects of Legislation to Reverse "the Expat Tax" David Cuddy Legislative Assistant, U.S.Senator Jim DeMint's office, Washington, DC      Tuesday, August 15, 2006 Joint Event with Democrats Abroad HK, Republicans Abroad HK and American Women's Association David Cuddy, Legislative Assistant to Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) will address AmCham members and Hong Kong's American community about prospects for advancement of draft legislation now before Congress to increase "Section 911" exclusions over the so-called "Expat Tax." The newly introduced DeMint bill would increase the "Section 911" exclusions for Americans working overseas and rectify the changes made to the exclusions by Congress this spring 2006 and signed into law retroactive to January 2006. Mr. Cuddy will discuss the elements of and prospects for Sen. DeMint's draft legislation during this legislative session. This non-partisan event is opened to all interested parties and is part of a series of AmCham events aimed at increasing the American community's understanding of the recent changes to the tax code and the implications to American businesses, expats and the entire American community in Hong Kong. Contents of speeches hosted by AMCHAM are independent of and, do not necessarily reflect the views of officers, governors or members of the Chamber. Venue The Ritz Carlton Harbour Room, 3/F 3 Connaught Road, Central Time 12:00pm Cocktails 12:30pm Lunch 1:15pm Speech 2:00pm Close Inquiries and booking Carol Au / Mandy Ho Tel: (852) 2526 0165 Fax: (852) 2810 1289 Email: cau@amcham.org.hk Mail: Events Dept AMCHAM 1904 Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Rd, Hong Kong Fee HK$400 CLOSED TO MEDIA For media inquiries, please contact Pamela Ngai Email: pngai@amcham.org.hk Tel: (852) 2530 6915 Fax: (852) 2810 1289  AmCham              Republicans Abroad              Democrats Abroad              AWA              Guest                       Total HK$ Date         :                                                              Crossed check #                           payable to        Name       :                                                              The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Job Title   :                                                              Bank :                                                                                      Company :                                                              Charge to: AMEX / Diners / Visa / MasterCard Nature of Business:                                               Cardholder's Name :                                                                Address  :                                                              Card #                                                                                                                                                                     Issuing Bank :                                        Exp Date :        /         Tel           :                             Fax  :                         Signature : Email        :                                                              Website   :                                                              (Not valid unless signed) Membership in AMCHAM is in an individual basis. Once received, bookings are considered confirmed. No-shows will be charged. All cancellations must be notified in writing at least one working day for events and six working days for conferences & workshops. When Typhoon 8 (or above) or Black Rainstorm Signal is hoisted, all events will be cancelled.
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