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Sep. 22
The ESOP Association (TEA), the national trade association  representing companies with Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and ESOP  professionals, today exercised rights under the Administrative Procedure Act to petition  the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to undertake a long-delayed rulemaking essential  to the formation and ongoing operation of ESOPs.
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Aug. 16
As part of President Biden’s legislative agenda, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 becomes law. Among the policies enacted, a new excise tax is imposed on stock repurchases – with bipartisan support, ESOPs were specifically excluded from this tax, protecting the ESOP structure that relies on stock repurchases and creating a new incentive to form ESOPs. ESOPs become eligible transactions under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) loan program.
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Aug. 12
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 12, 2022

 

The ESOP Association Statement on Final Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act (HR 5376).  It will now advance to President Biden and is expected to be signed into law in the next ten days.

 
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Aug. 08
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August 8, 2022

 

The ESOP Association Hails Senate Passage of Critical Provisions in Reconciliation Bill

The Senate-passed reconciliation bill in Congress, titled the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376), includes language promoted by The ESOP Association to protect employee stock ownership plans from new excise taxes on stock repurchases.  This provision potentially paves the way for a tremendous financial incentive to form employee stock ownership plans.  

 
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Apr. 24
During the COVID pandemic, The ESOP Association works with Congress and the SBA to ensure ESOPs are eligible for Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loans under the CARES Act. This critical guidance was issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department, and was supported by key ESOP Congressional Champions.
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The HUB, COVID-19, network, webinar archive
Apr. 08
Come to The HUB, the new online networking platform where ESOP companies and employee owners connect, share resources, and watch TEA recorded webinars. Exclusively for ESOP Association members!
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