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Apr. 30
An Initial Look at President Biden’s Proposals  

Wednesday, President Biden introduced the nation to his American Jobs Plan and Made in America Tax Plan -- plans that seek to alter the federal tax structure, boost America’s infrastructure, and address issues related to families. We have conducted an initial review of these proposals, specifically the tax changes, to consider their effects on the ESOP community. Below are some observations on how these proposed changes, as currently presented, may affect ESOPs.
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Apr. 23
Read how to maintain the confidentiality of your valuation reports while providing necessary access to auditors.
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Apr. 15
Inside this issue:

Spring meeting. 
Biden Administration nominations
Employee Owners, Jobs, and the Local Community
Calendar of Events
Update on spring visits to Capitol Hill during the National Conference
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Apr. 15
In this issue of the Wisconsin Chapter newsletter read about our spring meeting, find out who won our chapter awards, meet this month's featured members, learn about upcoming events, and get an update on our government relations activities. 
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Apr. 08
In this issue of your chapter newsletter, read a letter from the President, learn about new advocacy initiatives, find out upcoming chapter events, learn about the chapter award winners, see the profile on member company Folience, and meet two new member companies—Woodruff Construction and Dean Snyder Construction.
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Mar. 24
Important changes—bringing you incredible opportunities to get engaged in public policy and advocacy—are taking place at your ESOP Association. Updates to TEA's governance coupled with a suite of new advocacy programs offer a path for members of all experience levels to get involved in ESOP advocacy. Get all the details in multiple articles in this month's ESOP Report. 

Plus, you can get the latest details on the National Conference, which is now open for registration; learn about TEA's new Group Captive Workers' Comp Insurance Plan; read about a new Issue Brief on control premiums in ESOP valuations; and more!
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Mar. 22
Marty Walsh, the two-term mayor of Boston, was confirmed as the Labor secretary by the Senate in a 68-29 vote on Monday, March 22, 2021.

Please see the ESOP Association's Official Statement for more on this news.

 
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Mar. 22
Secretary Provides Responses to ESOP Questions During Confirmation Process
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Mar. 11
What value does control bring in an ESOP transaction or annual valuation? This brief offers discussion and analysis on this important topic.

This brief was updated in March 2021.
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Mar. 09
Julie Su, current head of California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency has been tapped by the Biden administration to be Deputy Labor Secretary under Labor Secretary Nominee Marty Walsh.
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