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Dec. 21
December 2022 ESOP Report
Happy Holidays from Your Friends at The ESOP Association!
The ESOP Report will return in early January 2023 with all the news, content, and announcements you expect from The ESOP Association.
Dec. 20
ESOPs, Employee Ownership Score Major Victories in Congress
Congressional negotiators early this morning released the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 which includes numerous top priority provisions sought by The ESOP Association on behalf of its membership.
Dec. 14
The ESOP Association Statement on the Passing of Gardener’s Supply Company Founder Will Raap
The ESOP Association released the following statement on the unexpected passing of Will Raap, a visionary leader in employee ownership, organic gardening, and locally sourced and sustainable food.
Aug. 31
August 2022 ESOP Report
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.
Aug. 12
The ESOP Association Statement on Final Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
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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.
 
Aug. 08
The ESOP Association Hails Senate Passage of Critical Provisions in Reconciliation Bill
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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.