Senate Budget Committee Marks Up FY 2025 Budget Resolution: On Feb. 12, the Senate Budget Committee advanced a fiscal...
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Family Businesses Crave Consistency and Permanency in New Tax Legislation
Pat Soldano’s latest article, “Family businesses crave consistency and permanency in new tax legislation“, published...
An Appropriate Valentine: House and Senate Stake Budget Positions
Republicans in Congress this week continue to discuss ways to move forward President Trump’s legislative agenda...
Taxation & Representation Update: Tax Teams Unveiled: Shape Tomorrow’s Tax Policy!
Ways and Means Republicans Announce Formation of Committee Tax Teams in Preparation for 2025: On April 24, House Ways...
Business Succession – The Essentials
By David L. Keligian, JD, MBA, CPAPartnerBrown & Streza LLP“Family owned, operated, and argued over”—Logo on...
April 17 Members Update Call Summary. Discover potential tax policy shifts under a second Trump term or Biden presidency.
Pat Soldano (President, Family Enterprise USA) opened the call by welcoming supporters and participants. Pat thanked...
Taxation & Representation Update: PROTECT Coalition – Dedicated to Preserving the 199A Deduction
Brownstein’s National Tax Policy Group has created the PROTECT (Passthroughs Relying On Tax Equity...
Taxation & Representation Update: Tax Relief Package Update
Tax Package Update—Senate Likely to Punt Consideration to Following Week: The Senate returned to Capitol Hill on...
Weekly Washington Update: Congress Nears FY 2024 Funding Finish Line: Details Inside
Congress on Track to Conclude FY 2024 Funding Efforts: Congress is set to conclude its work on fiscal year (FY) 2024...
White House FY2025 Budget Request: Key Tax Takeaways
On Monday, March 11, President Joe Biden released his Budget request to Congress (“Budget”) and various accompanying...
White House Releases FY 2025 Budget Tax Priorities
The White House released its fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget request to Congress. Overall, it proposes $7.3 trillion in...
Taxation & Representation: Biden’s Tax Agenda Unveiled: What You Need to Know. Government Funding Update.
Tax Bill Update – Package Remains in Limbo: Almost two months after the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers...
Taxation & Representation: IRS Crackdown: Unveiling Wealthy Non-Filers Initiative
Tax Package Update—Crapo Goes Public: On Feb. 28, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID) issued a...
Weekly Washington Update: Michigan Primary Surprises: What the Biden & Trump Wins Reveal
Congress Averts a Shutdown Yet Again: Following intense negotiations and a high-profile White House meeting early this...
Taxation & Representation: IRS Commissioner to Face Possible Grilling
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel will return to Capitol Hill on Thursday to testify before...
Wealthy Tax Evaders, New Tech Top IRS’s Agenda This Tax Season
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel explains how the agency is focusing on wealthy tax dodgers and corporate compliance this...
Taxation & Representation: Exclusive Update – Tax Bill’s Rollercoaster Ride
Tax Package Update: Bill Awaits Further Action in Congress: The House is expected to vote on the Tax Relief for...
Webcast Replay: Valuing a Minority Block of Stock – IRS CCA 202152018 and its Implications for Private Company Sales
A webcast featuring Mark Lingerfield, ASA a Partner and Managing Director at MPI, hosted by Pat Soldano, President,...
Big Tax Changes Ahead: It’s Not Too Early to Think About the Coming 2025 Tax Cliff
By Pat Soldano As we get used to the idea of 2024, it is not too early to start planning, and fighting, for what’s...
Taxation & Representation: Ways and Means Committee Overwhelmingly Passes Tax Package
Ways and Means Committee Overwhelmingly Passes Tax Package. On Jan. 19, the House Ways and Means Committee completed a...
EMA and NFDA Join Family Enterprise USA to Advocate for Family Businesses
Energy Marketers of America, National Funeral Directors Assn. Join Family Enterprise USA to Advocate for Family...
FEUSA Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Family-Owned Businesses
Family Enterprise USA Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Family-Owned Businesses Earlier today,...
Taxation & Representation: Unveiling the $78B Tax Game-Changer
Tax-Writing Committees Unveil Tax Package Framework. On Jan. 16, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith...
Weekly Washington Update: Congress Returns with Government Funding at the Forefront
Congress Returns with Government Funding at the Forefront: As both chambers returned to Washington following the...
Reality Check: U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes Worker Classification Rule
On Jan. 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced its final rule on Employee or...
Soldano Addresses Tax Issues at Associated Equipment Distributors’ Conference in DC
Family Enterprise USA’s Pat Soldano Addresses Critical Tax Issues at Associated Equipment Distributors’ Annual Policy...
Policy Update – Taxation & Representation: Tax Bill Talks Extend Into 2024 – What’s Next?
Lawmakers’ Discussions on Tax Bill Continue, with Timing Slipping into 2024. With the possibility of a year-end tax...
Taxation & Representation Update For You. Supreme Court Tax Drama Unveiled: Will It Impact Your Finances?
Supreme Court Justices Signal Narrow Ruling in Repatriation Tax Case. On Dec. 5, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral...
A Taxation & Representation Update For You
Biden Signs Two-Step Continuing Resolution into 2024. On Nov. 15, Congress staved off a government shutdown by passing...
Upstate NY Events Highlight Family Businesses
Family Enterprise USA’s Pat Soldano Speaks at Two Upstate New York Events on Crucial Role Family Businesses Play in...
Family Businesses: 74% Thrive 30+ Years, Reveals Research
Family Businesses Prove Their Staying Power, with 74% in Operation for 30 Years or Longer, Research Shows ...
Join the Movement: Rally for Family Businesses by Contacting Congress Now
Family businesses are the backbone of the American economy, but they are facing a number of challenges. The...
Your Weekly Washington Updates
Congress Averts a Shutdown; Keeps Government Open Beyond the New Year: On Nov. 15, Congress held off a government...
Stand Up for Family Businesses: Take Action Now.
Family businesses are the backbone of the American economy, but they are facing a number of challenges. The...
Stay Ahead on Policy Updates. Week in Review: Power Shifts, Funding Battles, and Cryptocurrency Rules.
Johnson Elected Speaker: Shutdown Looms, Year-End Tax Bill Remains a Possibility. After a three-week speakership...
Private Family Trust Companies for Family Enterprises
This content is made possible by the support of our sponsor, Pathstone – The Family Office.Private family trust...
Policy Updates: In-depth Analysis of Hydrogen, Taxes, and Power Struggles
Senate Democrats Spar over Hydrogen Credit Guidance. On Oct. 16, eight Democratic senators, led by Sens. Sheldon...
Stay Informed: Dive Deeper into Congress with this Weekly Washington Update
House Continues Search for Speaker as Consequences of Vacancy Grow: The House has been without a speaker for just over...
Policy Update, Legislative Lowdown, and Tax Worldview
House Republicans Continue Search for Speaker; Consequences of Vacancy Grow. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed...
Weekly Washington Policy Updates
General Updates McCarthy Ousted from Speakership in Historic Move: On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the House made history...
Legislative Update and long awaited Tres and IRS Priority Guidance Plan
Government Shutdown Averted at the 11th Hour; McCarthy Ousted from Speakership. On Sept. 30, Congress passed a 45-day...
Weekly Washington Update: Taxes, Health Care, Immigration, and More
General Updates Government Shutdown Just Days Away: Congress is barreling toward the first full-government...
Census Report Fuels Child Tax Credit Debate and More Updates
Legislative Lowdown Census Poverty Report Renews Democratic Push for Child Tax Credit Expansion. The fight for...