NTRA Legislative Team to Focus on Impact on Owners and Breeders

The Thoroughbred Owners of California and National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) will jointly host a legislative update for TOC members to provide details on the new federal tax bill. The teleconference will be held Thursday, January 11 at 1:00 p.m. PST. The update will cover a number of areas, including aspects of the tax bill most pertinent to owners, breeders, trainers and horseplayers; code changes generally applicable to all tax payers; and the behind the scenes politics as the NTRA advanced industry issues while preserving or blocking others.

In addition to receiving an update on the tax bill, TOC members will be able to participate on the call by asking questions. Click here to register. After registering, you will receive an email with the call-in number and code.

Participants will include:

• Greg Avioli, President & Chief Executive Officer, TOC
• Alex Waldrop, President and Chief Executive Officer, NTRA
• Greg Means, Principal of The Alpine Group, the NTRA’s Washington, D.C.-based lobbyist
• Lauren Basel, Vice President, The Alpine Group

Note: The information provided on the call is not intended to be a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of the tax bill. The TOC and NTRA urge every industry participant with tax concerns to consult with a tax advisor for information and planning advice applicable to specific situations.