We have a dedicated purpose to maintain and continue to develop our position as thought leaders in the ESOP arena to meet the ever changing and evolving needs of our clients. This is not a static area in which we practice. It's very dynamic and ...
[Read more] about The Two Main Takeaways From 2017’s ESOP Conferences
ESOPs Explained
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) can seem confusing, but they are actually very simple and attractive tools for attracting and retaining top talent, and providing flexibility for business owners.
ESOPs are very similar to profit-sharing ...
[Read more] about ESOPs Explained
ESOP Share Distributions: “Recycle” Or Redeem?
You have choices when it comes to distributing ESOP benefits to participants. Do you distribute shares from the plan that the company immediately redeems from the participant? Or, do you keep the shares in the plan by recycling them among the ...
[Read more] about ESOP Share Distributions: “Recycle” Or Redeem?
ESOP Companies: Should You Elect S Corporation Status?
Here's the analysis you need to figure out whether electing S corporation status makes sense for your ESOP company. We look at built-in gain, LIFO/FIFO, tax attributes and more. You'll still want to talk to your CPA, but this article will give you ...
[Read more] about ESOP Companies: Should You Elect S Corporation Status?
ESOP Reshuffling – Good For Everyone On Deck … And Off
There are a variety of options for ESOP companies looking to maximize stock allocations to active participants, minimize stock allocations to terminated participants, and efficiently use the cash within the trust to accomplish these ...
[Read more] about ESOP Reshuffling – Good For Everyone On Deck … And Off
Plan Amendments: ‘How To’s’ Of Plan Administration
Improperly amending a retirement plan can jeopardize the plan's tax-qualified status. For health benefit plans or other welfare plans, it can be the prospect of a recovery for the plaintiff's lawyers seeking benefits for their individual ...
[Read more] about Plan Amendments: ‘How To’s’ Of Plan Administration