The ESOP Association
ESOP Association Resources
Jun. 05
President Trump’s Nominee for Assistant Secretary of Labor and Head of EBSA Signals Major Shift in Dep. Of Labor’s Posture Toward ESOPs During Confirmation HearingDuring his confirmation hearing today, Daniel Aronowitz, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) as Assistant Secretary of Labor, signaled a sea change in how the Department of Labor (DOL) views ESOPs under this Administration. EBSA is the chief regulator of ESOPs at the DOL under the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
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Oct. 22
Building upon the 1984 law, the Tax Reform Act of 1986 strengthens tax incentives for ESOPs. Deductibility of dividends on ESOP stock paid to plan participants AND deductibility of dividends used to pay debt are included in the landmark bill which overhauled the U.S. tax code.
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