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Is an ESOP Right for Your Business?

An ESOP can be a good option for business owners who want to transfer the ownership of their company over time. These are the top four questions we receive from clients who are starting to investigate an ESOP. How do we find out if an ESOP is a ...
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ESOP Feasibility vs. Suitability

Hello Mr. Long… We're thinking about doing an ESOP and heard that we need a feasibility study. Do you do that? That's the way these conversations usually start. The client is thinking about an ESOP and may have been told that the first thing they ...
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How An ESOP Program Is Put Together – Some Assembly Required

Updated February 8, 2021 Unlike the typical 401(k) plan, ESOPs aren't an "off-the-shelf" retirement plan. Until recently, each ESOP plan had to be individually designed to serve a specific set of purposes. The IRS recently allowed ESOP plan ...
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The Truth About S Corporation ESOPs

In 1996, Congress enacted legislation[1] that for the first time permitted an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) to be an eligible S corporation shareholder, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 1997. In 1997 the law was modified ...
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Who Are the ESOP’s Trustees and How Do I Determine That?

ESOP trustees are selected by the Board of Directors. Watch our video to learn more about how to choose your ESOP trustees.   ESOP Trustees The law requires the board to be responsible for the prudent selection, monitoring, ...
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Who Is Legally Responsible for Valuing the ESOP Stock?

The ESOP appraisal process is the legal responsibility of the trustee. Learn more about the process in this video.   ESOP Valuation The ESOP trustee is the owner of the shares and must report the value of the stock ...
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