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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May. 25
Welcome to the May Issue of the ESOP Report, with a special feature on our 2022 TEA National Conference. This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss! 
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May. 09
The ESOP Association has presented its inaugural Torchlight Award to Colorado Governor Jared Polis for his leadership in advancing employee ownership and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) in Colorado.
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May. 06
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May 6, 2022

 

Cedar Rapids-Based, Folience, Named 2022 ESOP Company of the Year

 
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May. 06
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May 6, 2022

 

ESOP Association Announces 2022 Employee Owner of the Year

Sarah Limoges of Admix Inc. Earns Highest Individual Honor for Employee Owners

 
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