Pat Soldano’s latest article, “Family businesses crave consistency and permanency in new tax legislation“, published...
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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: Reconciliation Bill Update: Key Issues to Watch
Reconciliation Update – Senate Tees Up Budget Resolution Markup While House Remains Deadlocked: On Feb. 7, Senate...
Next Gen is Counting on Us to Slow Impact of High Taxes
With 85.5% of family businesses having majority or sole ownership by family members the questions of who, when, and...
Survey and Executives Both Say Tax Savings Will Grow Businesses, Pay Employees More, and Help Communities
A New Family Business Survey and Executives Both Say Tax Savings Will Grow Businesses, Pay Employees More, and Help...
Taxation & Representation Update: Yellen’s Tax Agenda Unveiled: Dive into IRA Credits & Global Tax Talks.
Yellen Discusses IRA Credits, Global Minimum Tax and More Before Ways and Means Committee: On April 30, Treasury...
Family Business ‘Succession’ Is Topic Set for Congressional Family Business Caucus May 14
Family Business ‘Succession’ Is Topic Set for Congressional Family Business Caucus May 14 on Capitol Hill ...
Family Business Survey, Execs Say Tax Savings Will Grow Businesses, Pay Employees More, and Help Communities
Family Business Survey, Execs Say Tax Savings Will Grow Businesses, Pay Employees More, and Help Communities ...
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...
The Michalzuk Group Joins Family Enterprise USA as Sponsor
The Michalzuk Group, at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, Joins Family Enterprise USA as Sponsor The...
Common-Sense Bill to Reduce Federal Estate Tax Introduced by Rep. Arrington
Common-Sense Bill to Reduce Federal Estate Tax Introduced by Rep. Arrington; Rate Cut by Half Congressional Family...
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...
Execs Say Estate Tax Savings Will Grow Businesses, Pay Employees More, and Help Communities
Family Business Survey, Execs Say Estate Tax Savings Will Grow Businesses, Pay Employees More, and Help Communities...
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...
Give it away now? Today’s favorable estate tax is set to expire after 2025
Paulina MejiaNational Fiduciary CounselFiduciary Trust InternationalUnder current tax law, individuals can transfer up...
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...