The ESOP Association

ESOP Association Resources

Aug. 31
In this month's issue: TEA Launches legal challenges in defense of ESOPs, commentary on regulatory overreach by TEA President & CEO Jim Bonham, new advocacy resources to help you engage this Employee Ownership Month, and much more.
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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
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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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Jul. 30
One Step Closer for ESOPs with the Main Street Employee Ownership Act

 

TEA is pleased to share that recently the House of Representatives passed legislation, now heading to the Senate, that includes some strong provisions supporting ESOPs and employee ownership.   
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Jul. 21
Ted Becker Wins Lifetime Service Award

 

Washington, DC, July 19, 2021 – Theodore “Ted” Becker, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery in Chicago, has been awarded the ESOP community’s highest honor, The 2021 Lifetime Service Award. The Lifetime Service Award honors individuals who have made a significant, long-term contribution to employee ownership and the ESOP community.
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Jul. 21
This article provides an overview of the various options for employee ownership.
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Jul. 20
Advocacy update, upcoming events, new members, and member spotlight. 
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Jul. 19
Thank you for reading the July issue of The ESOP Report. Inside this issue: Employee Ownership – The Solution to the Small Business Crisis, Advocacy, Appreciation and Learning at TEA National 2021, DOL Cybersecurity Guidance, Financial Literacy for Employee Owners... and more!
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Jul. 14
Washington, DC, July 14, 2021 — On behalf of the more than 10.5 million American employee-owners with an ownership interest in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, The ESOP Association applauds Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) for including ESOPs as a core requirement in their bipartisan legislation focused on entrepreneurship among older Americans.
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