{"id":12839,"date":"2024-11-29T11:43:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T19:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/?p=12839"},"modified":"2024-11-29T11:44:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T19:44:24","slug":"in-case-you-did-not-know-our-evolving-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/taxes\/in-case-you-did-not-know-our-evolving-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"In Case You Did Not Know: Our Evolving Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;4px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#397389&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;An increase in income tax rate means you&#8217;ll pay a higher percentage of your income to the government. This directly reduces your disposable income, the money you have left after taxes for spending or saving. This can make it harder to afford basic necessities, save for retirement, or invest in your future.&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/family-businesses\/your-voice-matters-advocate-for-tax-policy-change-through-new-portal\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;The House Ways &#038; Means Committee wants your input on key tax issues. Submit your comments today through the new Comment Portal!&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Call To Action Top&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#397389&#8243; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#ff0019&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-17px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;16px||19px|||&#8221; global_module=&#8221;9695&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#397389&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>You may not be aware, but our Mission at Policy and Taxation Group has expanded in 2023. We\u2019re sending this message to you to make you\u2019re aware of this important change, in case you did not know.<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>The Mission of Policy and Taxation Group<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since 1995, PATG has been the leading advocacy group working to reduce and eliminate estate tax, gift tax, and generation skipping transfer tax. But in 2023 we realized that <a href=\"https:\/\/policyandtaxationgroup.com\/?s=family+office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family offices<\/a> and successful individuals were under attack, with the possibility of changes in tax and economic policy that would significantly harm them and families.<\/p>\n<p>So, the <a href=\"https:\/\/policyandtaxationgroup.com\/about-us-2\/what-has-been-accomplished\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mission of Policy and Taxation Group<\/a> now includes <strong>ALL TAX AND ECONOMIC ISSUES AFFECTING FAMILY OFFICES AND SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUALS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to other polices, Policy and Taxation Group is blocking increased income tax and capital gains taxes, the creation of a wealth tax, and other hostile tax policies that punish hardworking taxpayers and success.<\/p>\n<p>Policy and Taxation Group is the Voice for Family Offices and Successful Individuals in Washington, D.C., focused exclusively on the critical tax and economic policies that impact them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/policyandtaxationgroup.com\/about-us-2\/what-has-been-accomplished\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If you want to learn more about the work we do at Policy and Taxation Group, go to: www.policytaxationgroup.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Importance of Our Combined Missions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each year our two organizations, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, take on the task of advocating in Washington, D.C., on behalf of family businesses, successful individuals, and <a href=\"https:\/\/policyandtaxationgroup.com\/?s=family+office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family offices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Each organization has a specific mission and advocates for different audiences in different ways.<\/p>\n<p>Family Enterprise USA is focused on family businesses of all sizes and in all industries. Its mission is to educate legislators on Capitol Hill on the importance of family businesses to our economy.<\/p>\n<p>Policy and Taxation Group\u2019s mission is to lobby and advocate on Capitol Hill for family offices and successful individuals, both important engines that create jobs and drive economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>With your help, our two organization are making significant gains in helping to create better economic and tax policies benefitting family businesses, successful individuals, and <a href=\"https:\/\/policyandtaxationgroup.com\/?s=family+office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family offices<\/a>, and calling out, and stopping, policies that can cause harm.<\/p>\n<p>We thank you for your support in 2024 and look forward to your continued support in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#397389&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Become a member text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/donate-2\/&#8221; global_module=&#8221;5822&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><em>We hope you&#8217;ve enjoyed this article. While you&#8217;re here, we have a small favor to ask&#8230;<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>As we prepare for what promises to be a pivotal year for America, we&#8217;re asking you to consider becoming a member.<\/p>\n<p>The need for fact-based reporting of issues important to <a href=\"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/category\/multi-generational-business\/\">multi generational businesses<\/a> and protecting a <a href=\"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/category\/family-business-stories\/\">lifetime of savings<\/a> has never been greater. Now more than ever, <a href=\"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/category\/multi-generational-business\/\">multi generational businesses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/category\/family-business-stories\/\">family businesses<\/a> are under fire. 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