Ethics Office Seeks Okay to Keep Trust Forms Rolling
Published Date: 6/5/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics wants to keep collecting info using 12 special forms for qualified trusts. This affects folks who manage these trusts and helps keep things clear and official. They’re asking for your thoughts now before renewing approval, with no new costs or big changes planned.
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