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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The S Corporation ESOP Structure
The significant tax savings heralded in the tax press for the S Corporation ESOP structure depend on the strategy for the use of the ESOP, as well as the strategy for using the cash that the plan might be able to accumulate in lieu of paying it into ...
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Demystifying the ESOP Feasibility Study
What constitutes a “feasibility study” varies significantly between advisors who recommend them and clients who believe they need one or ask if they need one. For advisors, the differences stem from what their professional skills are, what they ...
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A New Golden Age for ESOPs?
It's October and that means it's Employee Ownership Month. Our guest today on the podcast is Dr. Corey Rosen, the founder of the National Center for Employee Ownership. NCEO is the foremost resource and catalyst for employee ownership and ESOPs. We ...
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Introducing The ESOP Tax Advantage Calculator™
Are you curious about all the tax advantages of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), but unsure how they apply to your unique situation? That’s exactly why we developed the ESOP Tax Advantage Calculator™—a powerful tool that demystifies ESOP tax ...
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Celebrating 25 Years of Tax-Free Employee-owned Companies
Celebrate with us as we mark 25 years of tax-free employee-owned companies! In our latest podcast, Kevin Long explains the tax incentives for S corporation ESOPs that make this possible and with his special guest takes us on a journey through the ...
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