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Wealth Tax News – 4/24/2026
This week’s developments show continued momentum behind efforts to tax high earners, with California’s billionaire-tax...
Taxation & Representation: The tax move Congress didn’t tell you about yet
Reconciliation 2.0: This week, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released the text of the FY2027...
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...
Make Your Impact: Survey for Family Business Advocacy
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Taxation & Representation: Reconciliation Bill Update: Key Issues to Watch
Reconciliation Update – Senate Tees Up Budget Resolution Markup While House Remains Deadlocked: On Feb. 7, Senate...
National Restaurant Association, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Join to Advocate for Family Businesses
National Restaurant Association, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Join with Family Enterprise USA to Advocate...
Capitol Hill Experts Take Fresh Look at Congress’ First 100 Days in New Podcast
Capitol Hill Experts Take Fresh Look at Congress’ First 100 Days in New ‘Voice of Family Business’ Podcast from Family...
Senate Budget Committee Releases Budget Resolution
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released a draft budget resolution to provide for consideration...
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Smucker and Daines Re-Introduce Bills to Permanently Extend 199A in IRS Code to Keep Pass-Through Entities Competitive
Rep. Lloyd Smucker, Sen. Steve Daines Re-Introduce Bills to Permanently Extend Section 199A in IRS Code to Keep...
How Parallel Governance Can Guide Generational Transition
Clear communication and strategy between the family and the business creates capable shareholders alongside a...
Help Shape Family Business Advocacy in Washington, DC
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Trump Uses IEEPA to Impose Tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada—Analysis and Summary
On Saturday Feb. 1, President Donald Trump issued three executive orders (EOs) to impose tariffs on imports from...
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Taxation & Representation: Tax Cuts & Business Deductions—Congress Takes Action
Sen. Daines, Rep. Smucker Introduce Bill to Extend and Make Permanent the Section 199A Deduction: On Jan. 23, Sen....
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Cut Estate Tax—See What It Means for You
Rep. Jodey Arrington Introduces House Bill to Amend IRS Code to Reduce Rate of Tax on Estates, Gifts, and...
Key Tax Policy Updates from the Ways and Means Committee Hearing (January 22, 2025)
On January 22, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee hosted a Member Day Hearing featuring testimony from 55...
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Saying It Out Loud, By Pat Soldano. January 2025.
By Patricia M. SoldanoPresidentFamily Enterprise USAFamily Businesses Get Down to Work as New Year Offers Optimism,...
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What’s Next for Family Business? Join Q1 Events to Find Out
First Quarter Sees Multiple Regional, Virtual Events Set for Family Enterprise USA, Policy and Taxation Group in 2025...
Register Now: Congressional Family Business Caucus Meeting – March 11, 2025
Join us in Washington, D.C., on March 11, 2025, for the First Congressional Family Business Caucus Meeting. ...
Taxation & Representation: Budget Committee Document Detailing Potential Tax Bill Provisions Circulated
Budget Committee Document Detailing Potential Tax Bill Provisions Circulated: A leaked list of policy options...
The Cost of Timing the Market: Insights for Smarter Investment Strategies – Fenimore Webcast Replay
The Cost of Timing the Market: Insights for Smarter Investment Strategies webcast reply with Christian Snyder and...
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First Quarter Sees Multiple Regional, Virtual Events Set for 2025
First Quarter Sees Multiple Regional, Virtual Events Set for Family Enterprise USA, Policy and Taxation Group in 2025...
Taxation & Representation: Navigating the Final Biden Treasury/IRS Guidance
Navigating the Final Biden Treasury/IRS Guidance Over the last week, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue...
New Coalition Forms to Amplify Voices of Women Business Owners – Learn More
Family Enterprise USA Forms Women’s Business Owners Group with Mission to Address Challenges Women-owned Businesses...
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24 Hours to Go: Post Election Market Insights That Could Transform Your Investment Strategy
Register Now for this January 15 Webcast: Starting at 12:00 PM Pacific Time "The Cost of Timing the...
Taxation & Representation: 2025’s Tax-Writers
On Dec. 20, incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) announced the Senate Republican Conference’s committee...
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Buchanan Street Partners is New Family Enterprise USA Sponsor
Newport Beach Real Estate Investment Firm Helps to Support Health of Family Businesses Buchanan Street Partners, a...
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Pulse Survey Shows Top 3 Tax Policies Family Businesses are Concerned about Going in 2025
New Family Enterprise USA Pulse Survey Shows Top 3 Tax Policies Family Businesses are Concerned about Going in 2025...
Important Update: Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Again Suspended
Key Information: On Thursday, December 26, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals restored a nationwide injunction...
Saying It Out Loud, By Pat Soldano. December 2024.
By Patricia M. SoldanoPresidentFamily Enterprise USAA Year of Accomplishments Means More Hard Work Ahead in 2025...
Hear Insights from Women Leading Family Businesses | Listen Now
Part Two of Podcast Series on Women Business Leaders Navigating the Challenges of Running a Family Business Released...
Update: Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated; Filing Deadline Extended
Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated; Filing Deadline Extended Brownstein Client UPDATE, Dec. 24, 2024 The Firth...
Taxation & Representation: Capital Gains & Dividends: Trump’s Tax Vision for 2025
Reconciliation State of Play – Debate Continues Over Bill Strategy: As the start of the 119th Congress looms, House...