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Sep. 29
Welcome to your September Issue of the ESOP Report. This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
Inside this Issue:
Sep. 28
This is the first in a series of three articles regarding the preparation of the Section 409(p) test specific to S-Corporation ESOPs.  Previously published articles have provided a general overview of how the test works and the dire consequences of failing the test, but this series will describe the mechanics and information required to perform the test.
Sep. 25
INSIDE THIS ISSUE

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
UPCOMING EVENTS 
FALL CONFERENCE 
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
TRIBUTE TO CINDY 
ESOPATHON 
CHAPTER OFFICERS 
MYSTERY BAGS 
OFFICER SPOTLIGHT 
STATE CAPTAINS 
COMPANY MENTORSHIP 
CHAPTER SPONSORS 

Read the full issue here >>
Sep. 22
Notice to Taxpayers is Heavy on Innuendo, Light on Specifics
On August 9, the Internal Revenue Service issued a statement suggesting a greater focus in the next year on S-Corp ESOPs and tax compliance, particularly for companies with a parent holding or management company structure and certain owner finance arrangements. While very short on specifics, the IRS communication appears to be driven by aggressive marketing of ESOP plans by some, although the IRS provides no specific examples of where an ESOP has been used in the manner they suggest.
Sep. 18
In early August, judges convened at The ESOP Association’s headquarters in Washington, DC, to review all entries submitted for the 2023 Annual Awards for Communications Excellence, or the AACE Awards.
The competition for this year’s AACE Awards was fierce, with ESOPs submitting more exceptional entries than in 2022, making the judges’ job much harder. Entries are accepted from TEA members divided into two categories:
Sep. 08
Employee Ownership Foundation’s New ESOP Employee Accelerator Program Teaches Lifelong Business & ESOP Knowledge, Helps Employees Think and Act Like Owners
Jan. 26
Looking for a way to engage your employee owners but don't have time to make a game or quiz? Use ours!
Jan. 22
Inside this issue:
 
Letter from the President
Featured Member: Paper Machinery Corp
Using Zoom for Roundtables
ESOP Partners becomes an ESOP
 
...and more!
Jan. 20
The ESOP Association looks forward to working with President Joe Biden and his incoming Administration to make employee ownership available to the vast majority of privately employed Americans. The ESOP Association believes that employee ownership strengthens our free enterprise economy, increases productivity through greater employee participation and satisfaction, and maximizes human potential by enhancing self-worth, dignity, and the well-being of working Americans.
Jan. 15
Welcome to the first ESOP Report of 2021! This issue is packed with must read articles including all the information you'll need about TEA's new Group Captive Insurance Plan!