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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ESOP Association Resources
Apr. 23
Read how to maintain the confidentiality of your valuation reports while providing necessary access to auditors.
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
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
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.
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.
May. 28
The emotional toll that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Americans is becoming increasingly and alarmingly clear. New information suggests that ESOP companies may want to train an especially keen eye on the well-being of their employee owners.
May. 28
On May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a Loan Forgiveness Application that provides long awaited information regarding loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP generally provides that borrowers are eligible for forgiveness of their PPP loans based upon certain qualifying expenses that arise during the eight-week period commencing on the date the loan was funded (which is known as the Covered Period).
May. 13
New funding options may exist for businesses, thanks to a new bill from the House and several potential modifications to existing federal relief programs.
May. 08
Companies that received PPP funds now have an extra week to decide if they should give them back.
May. 06
An agreement between Wilmington Trust and the DOL pays funds to ESOPs and includes costs for penalties and legal fees.