ESOP Association Resources

As incoming leaders during a transformative time for The ESOP Association, new Board Chair Derrick Vick and Employee Ownership Foundation Chair Peter Ney took center stage at the 2025 National Conference during a candid and insightful conversation with Jim Bonham. Attendees got a closer look at their backgrounds in employee ownership and a glimpse into their vision for the next two years, as they are poised to drive meaningful change across both the Association and the Foundation.

There are various tax incentives to encourage companies to consider an ESOP. This Brief discusses an employer’s ability to use tax deductible funds to service ESOP debt and the advantages of deductible cash dividends.

S corporation election can result in substantial tax savings at the corporate level, but some factors may not make S election viable for all companies.

A guide to the tax advantages of ESOPs for business planning including both C Corporation and S Corporation tax advantages.

A summary of the mechanics and rules of the tax-free 1042 rollover and related matters.