Implementation of P.L.117-169, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
A.I. and innovation to benefit consumers and small businesses.
Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections.
Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Ensuring consumer and small business prosperity related to data privacy.
Support establishment of an open banking framework providing consumers and small businesses with greater access to their financial data.
Support greater access to financial services and financial inclusion.
Expanding access to capital.
Promote small business development and growth.
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses and consumers.
Support small business regulatory modernization.
Addressing digital barriers to adoption.
Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration and tax system integrity.
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance.
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs.
Duration: January 7, 2014
to
September 30, 2023
General Issues: Budget/Appropriations , Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection , Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities , Small Business , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code , Retirement
Spending: about $2,080,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2014: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Treasury - Dept of, Small Business Administration (SBA)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Lobbyist
Covered positions?
Andrew Barbour Dep. Asst. USTR for Cong. Affairs, USTR
Leg. Asst., U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak
Jack S. Deuser Ch. of Staff, U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning
Leg. Dir., U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning
Philip G. Kiko Staff Dir. & Gen Counsel, House Admin. Committee
Counsel, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
CoS & Counsel, House Judiciary Committee
CoS & Counsel, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
Dep. CoS & Counsel, House Science Committee
Assoc. Admin. (Procurement & Purchasing), U.S. House CAO
Acting Dir./Dep. Dir (Hrgs & Appeals), Dept. of Interior
Robert Hickmott Counselor to the Secretary, HUD
Assoc. Admin. for Cong. & Leg. Affairs, EPA
Trevor Kolego Leg. Assist, Rep. Chris Cannon; Leg. Director, Rep. Jon Porter; Manager of Member Services, Leader John Boehner; Director of Member Services, Speaker John Boehner
Summer Mersinger DC Chief of Staff, Sen John Thune; S Policy Adv, Senate Commerce Committee; Dep Chief of Staff, Sen John Thune; Gen Couns, Sen John Thune; Exec Dir, Sen John Thune; Confidential Assist, OPIC; Exec Assist, Rep John Thune; Staff Assist, Rep John Thune
Sarah Dumont-Merchak Director of Congressional Affairs, Federal Housing Finance Agency; Professional Staff Member, Senate Banking Committee.
Michael A. Gaffin Leg. Director, Sen. Sherrod Brown; Leg. Director, Rep. Rob Andrews; Leg. Asst., Rep. Anna Eshoo; Jr. Leg. Assoc., House Ed. and Labor Committee, Rep. George Miller; Staff Assist., Senate HELP Committee, Sen. Edward Kennedy
John Christie Ch. Rep. of Staff, Rep. Alma Adams; Leg. Director, Rep. Alma Adams; Senior Leg. Assist., Rep. Alma Adams; Leg. Assist., Rep. Alma Adams; Leg. Correspondent/Leg. Aide, Rep. Norma Torres
Alicia W. Smith n/a
James C. Free n/a
W. Timothy Locke n/a
James Free n/a
Chris Scribner n/a
Ian S.D. Mair n/a
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
3rd Quarter, 2023
The Smith-Free Group, LLC terminated an engagement in which they represented Intuit, Inc. and Affiliates (F.K.A. Intuit, Inc.) on Oct. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301513068.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L.117-169, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Lobbying Issues
A.I. and innovation to benefit consumers and small businesses.
Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections.
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Ensuring consumer and small business prosperity related to data privacy.
Support establishment of an open banking framework providing consumers and small businesses with greater access to their financial data.
Support greater access to financial services and financial inclusion.
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Expanding access to capital.
Promote small business development and growth.
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses and consumers.
Support small business regulatory modernization.
Addressing digital barriers to adoption.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration and tax system integrity.
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance.
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit, Inc. and Affiliates (F.K.A. Intuit, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301489507.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L.117-169, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Lobbying Issues
A.I. and innovation to benefit consumers and small businesses.
Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections.
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023 (All sections of full text)
Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Ensuring consumer and small business prosperity related to data privacy.
Support FINTECH innovation, responsible regulations, and consumer protections.
Support establishment of an open banking framework providing consumers and small businesses with greater access to their financial data.
Support greater access to financial services and financial inclusion.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Expanding access to capital.
Promote small business development and growth.
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses and consumers.
Support small business regulatory modernization.
Addressing digital barriers to adoption.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration and tax system integrity.
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance.
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit, Inc. and Affiliates (F.K.A. Intuit, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301463067.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L.117-169, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
FY24 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations
Lobbying Issues
A.I. and innovation to benefit consumers and small businesses.
Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections.
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023 (All sections of full text)
Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Ensuring consumer and small business prosperity related to data privacy.
Support FINTECH innovation, responsible regulations, and consumer protections.
Support establishment of an open banking framework providing consumers and small businesses with greater access to their financial data.
Support greater access to financial services and financial inclusion.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Expanding access to capital.
Promote small business development and growth.
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses and consumers.
Support small business regulatory modernization.
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration and tax system integrity.
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance.
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit, Inc. and Affiliates (F.K.A. Intuit, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301432785.xml
Lobbying Issues
P.L.117-328/H.R.2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
Implementation of P.L.117-169/H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections
Promote data-driven innovation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Issues related to data privacy
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Support small business regulatory modernization
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
FY23 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit, Inc. and Affiliates (F.K.A. Intuit, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301414132.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections
Promote data-driven innovation
Privacy Shield implementation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Issues related to data privacy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Support small business regulatory modernization
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act/P.L.117-169
Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
FY23 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit, Inc. and Affiliates (F.K.A. Intuit, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301392693.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections
Promote data-driven innovation
Privacy Shield implementation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Issues related to data privacy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
FY23 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit, Inc. and Affiliates (F.K.A. Intuit, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301369750.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections
Promote data-driven innovation
Privacy Shield implementation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Issues related to data privacy
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.2954, Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022
Lobbying Issues
Monitored support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit, Inc. and Affiliates (F.K.A. Intuit, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301333558.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections
Promote data-driven innovation
Privacy Shield implementation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Issues related to data privacy
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding barriers for small business and entrepreneurs in underserved and rural markets.
Monitored support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act (Title XIII, Committee on Ways and Means)
S.1788, Restoring the IRS Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit, Inc. and Affiliates (F.K.A. Intuit, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301313347.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections
Promote data-driven innovation
Privacy Shield implementation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Issues related to data privacy
Monitored federal agency nominations
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding barriers for small business and entrepreneurs in underserved and rural markets.
Monitored implementation of P.L.117-2, American Rescue Plan of 2021.
Monitored support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act (Title XIII, Committee on Ways and Means)
Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit, Inc. and Affiliates (F.K.A. Intuit, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301286464.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax systems and taxpayers
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Issues related to data privacy
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections
Promote data-driven innovation
Privacy Shield implementation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301267399.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax systems and taxpayers
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2021.
Original Filing: 301245564.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax systems and taxpayers
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
HR 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (All Sections of Full Text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301222473.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax systems and taxpayers
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Support implementation of P.L. 116-136, CARES Act (All Sections of Text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301201233.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax systems and taxpayers
H. Res 810, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Free File program has made vital contributions to the public
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
P.L. 116-136, CARES Act (All Sections of Text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Issues related to P.L. 116-136, CARES Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301178117.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax systems and taxpayers
H. Res 810, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Free File program has made vital contributions to the public
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Issues related to P.L. 116-136, CARES Act
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2020.
Original Filing: 301126704.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax systems and taxpayers
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
HR 4813 - Keeping Big Tech Out of Finance Act
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2019.
Original Filing: 301077179.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cybersecurity, promote privacy and consumer protection
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2019.
Original Filing: 301052115.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
HR 1957: Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (All sections of full text) - Efforts in support of bill
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cybersecurity, promote privacy and consumer protection
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301034148.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
Legislation:
HR 1957: Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (All sections of full text) - Efforts in support of bill
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cybersecurity, promote privacy and consumer protection
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301015012.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
Legislation:
HR 2901: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill.
HR 3641: The Free File Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill.
S. 3278: Protecting Taxpayers Act (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill.
S. 3246: Taxpayer First Act of 2018 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support FINTECH innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cybersecurity, promote privacy and consumer protection
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300992040.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, VITA and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
Legislation:
HR 2901: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.)
HR 3641: The Free File Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.)
S. 3278: Protecting Taxpayers Act (All sections of full text.)
S. 3246: Taxpayer First Act of 2018 (All sections of full text.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support FINTECH innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cybersecurity, promote privacy and consumer protection
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300975924.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, VITA and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
Legislation:
HR 2901: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
HR 3641: The Free File Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support FINTECH innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Lobbying Issues
Enhance cybersecurity, promote privacy and consumer protection
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300955558.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, VITA and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
Legislation:
HR 3641: The Free File Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.)
HR 3860: IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support FINTECH innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions related to cyber security legislation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300936438.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, VITA and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
Legislation:
HR 3641: The Free File Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.)
HR 3860: IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support FINTECH innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300911614.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity.
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, VITA and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
Discussions related to HR 3860 - IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017 (All Sections of Full Text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support FINTECH innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300890625.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity.
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, VITA and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
Discussions related to electronic submission and return of tax transcripts from IRS to verify small business income for lending purposes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support FINTECH innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300869015.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity.
Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, VITA and Free File
Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support FINTECH innovation and consumer protections
Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Promote small business development and growth
Support small business regulatory modernization
Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2017.
Original Filing: 300848147.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity.
H.R. 4938 Free File Act of 2016 (all sections of full text) (efforts in support)
Support Federal Free File Program
Support Tax Simplification and Reform
Support strengthening anti-fraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
H.R. 5725 IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2016 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Educate re: value of mobile payments
Promote small business lending
Promote sound financial servicespolicy
H.R. 6118 Financial Services Innovation Act of 2016 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Enhance small business development and growth
Facilitate small business regulatory simplification
Promote small business financial literacy
Promote small business education and entrepreneurship
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2016.
Original Filing: 300831139.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity.
H.R. 4938 Free File Act of 2016 (all sections of full text) (efforts in support)
Support Federal Free File Program
Support Tax Simplification and Reform
Support strengthening anti-fraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
H.R. 5725 IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2016 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Educate re: value of mobile payments
Promote Small Business Lending
Promote sound financial servicespolicy
H.R. 6118 Financial Services Innovation Act of 2016 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Enhance small business development and growth
Facilitate small business regulatory simplification
Promote small business financial literacy
Promote small business education and entrepreneurship
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300819740.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity.
H.R. 4938 Free File Act of 2016 (all sections of full text)
Support Federal Free File Program
Support Tax Simplification and Reform
Support strengthening anti-fraud protections for tax system and taxpayers
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Educate re: value of mobile payments
Promote Small Business Lending
Promote sound financial servicespolicy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Enhance small business development and growth
Facilitate small business regulatory simplification
Promote small business financial literacy
Promote small business education and entrepreneurship
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300799681.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity.
Support Federal Free File Program
Monitored discussions regarding draft legislation requiring the IRS to develop guidelines for identity theft.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Educate re: value of mobile payments
Promote Small Business Lending
Promote sound financial servicespolicy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Enhance small business development and growth
Facilitate small business regulatory simplification
Promote small business financial literacy
Promote small business education and entrepreneurship
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2016.
Original Filing: 300776168.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity.
Monitored discussions regarding draft legislation requiring the IRS to develop guidelines for identity theft.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Educate re: value of mobile payments
Promote Small Business Lending
Promote sound financial servicespolicy
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Enhance small business development and growth
Facilitate small business regulatory simplification
Promote small business financial literacy
Promote small business education and entrepreneurship
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2015.
Original Filing: 300756590.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Educate re: value of mobile payments
Promote Small Business Lending
Promote sound financial servicespolicy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Enhance small business development and growth
Facilitate small business regulatory simplification
Promote small business financial literacy
Promote small business education and entrepreneurship
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2015.
Original Filing: 300737769.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Educate re: value of mobile payments
Promote Small Business Lending
Promote sound financial servicespolicy
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Enhance small business development and growth
Facilitate small business regulatory simplification
Promote small business financial literacy
Promote small business education and entrepreneurship
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 16, 2015.
Original Filing: 300717649.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Educate re: value of mobile payments
Promote Small Business Lending
Promote sound financial servicespolicy
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Enhance small business development and growth
Facilitate small business regulatory simplification
Promote small business financial literacy
Promote small business education and entrepreneurship
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300704115.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1 Tax Reform Act of 2014 (all sections of full text)
H.R. 5771 Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (all sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Educate re: value of mobile payments
Promote Small Business Lending
Promote sound financial services policy
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
3rd Quarter, 2014
THE SMITH-FREE GROUP amended a lobbying report for representation of Intuit in Q32014 on Oct. 20, 2014.
Original Filing: 300688088.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues related to tax simplification and reform
Monitored issues related to tax administration and tax system integrity
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues related to mobile payments
Monitored issues related to financial services
Monitored issues related to information reporting
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
2nd Quarter, 2014
THE SMITH-FREE GROUP amended a lobbying report for representation of Intuit in Q22014 on July 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300659303.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues related to tax simplification and reform
Monitored issues related to tax administration and tax system integrity
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues related to mobile payments
Monitored issues related to financial services
Monitored issues related to information reporting
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to access to capital for small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for Intuit , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300638737.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues related to tax simplification and reform
Monitored issues related to tax administration and tax system integrity
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues related to mobile payments
Monitored issues related to financial services
Monitored issues related to information reporting
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2014
THE SMITH-FREE GROUP amended a lobbying report for representation of Intuit in Q12014 on April 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300639816.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues related to tax simplification and reform
Monitored issues related to tax administration and tax system integrity
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues related to mobile payments
Monitored issues related to financial services
Monitored issues related to information reporting
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2014
THE SMITH-FREE GROUP amended a lobbying report for representation of Intuit in Q12014 on April 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300639817.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues related to tax simplification and reform
Monitored issues related to tax administration and tax system integrity
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues related to mobile payments
Monitored issues related to financial services
Monitored issues related to information reporting
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2014
The Smith-Free Group filed a lobbying registration on Jan. 6, 2014 to represent Intuit, effective Jan. 7, 2014.
Original Filing: 300611737.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Mobile payments, tax settlement products, financial services, information reporting .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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