January 24, 2012 Dear Member of Congress: The undersigned organizations urge Congress to extend as soon as possible in 2012 the tax provisions that expired at the end of 2011. These tax provisions, which benefit a wide range of taxpayers, including associations, businesses, individuals, community development organizations and non-profit organizations, are important to U.S. jobs and the broader economy. The lack of timely congressional action to extend these provisions would inject more instability and uncertainty into the economy and further weaken confidence in the employment marketplace. Moreover, the seamless extension of these expired provisions should not be delayed until policymakers complete work on comprehensive tax reform. Even though Congress began last year to consider tax reform proposals, a wide-ranging group of taxpayers is making decisions right now related to current law which will have an immediate impact on the economy. While we are hopeful that the tax reform debate results in policy that is fair, efficient, and encourages economic growth, it is critical that the current tax system provide certainty in the interim. Additional uncertainty is not a recipe for improving confidence in this economy. We urge you to pass these important tax provisions early in 2012. Sincerely, 5 Star Burgers Inc. AKJ Industries, Inc. A&E Management Inc. AKT Business Services A&R Enterprises Alabama & Florida Railway Co. A. E. Boyce Co., Inc Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway A.O. Smith Corporation Alabama & Tennessee River Railroad, LLC AAON Coil Products, Inc. Alabama Forest Resources Center Aarsand & Company, Inc. Alabama Railroad Co. Abbott Laboratories Alabama Southern Railroad Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway Alabama Warrior Railway ABL Management Inc. Alaska Growth Capital ACCESS Alcoa Inc. ACCUS, FIA Inc. ALDI Foods ACE Clearwater Enterprises Alexander Railroad Co. ACH Foam Technologies AllCoat Technology, Inc. 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