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When distribution happens
As companies make annual contributions to an ESOP over time, shares held as collateral against the outstanding balance of the ESOP’s loan are released…
Valuation considerations in a sale to an ESOP
Business owners interested in a liquidity transaction should give consideration to all available options, which typically include selling to a strateg…
2014 capital gains tax changes
On January 2, 2013, President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) into law, increasing taxes for nearly all working Americans. …
What you should know about leveraged ESOPs
Employee stock ownership plans are unique buyers of company stock. When an ESOP borrows money to acquire shares of stock, it is usually referred to as…
ESOPs in C corps
Despite the unique tax advantage for ESOP-owned S Corporations, companies may prefer to be taxed as a C Corporation for federal income tax purposes. …
Sale to an ESOP compared to other exit strategies
Business owners interested in selling their company are usually aware of the traditionally familiar exit strategies: sell to a strategic buyer, or sel…
ESOPs in S corps
S Corporations are companies that have elected to pass corporate income and losses through to shareholders for federal income tax purposes. …
Defer Long Term Capital Gains Taxes: C-Corp vs. S-Corp [Part 5]
This post discuss how to potentially eliminate capital gains taxes on proceeds from the sale of a business and summary points on a C-Corp vs. S-Corp s…
Defer Long Term Capital Gains Taxes: QRP & Floating Rate Notes [Part 4]
This is the fourth article in a five part series that reviews the Section 1042 Capital Gains Tax Deferral alternative with respect to ESOP structures….
Defer Long Term Capital Gains Taxes: Using a Margin Loan [Part 3]
This post provides an example of how a selling shareholder can use Section 1042 to create liquidity by implementing a margin loan. …
Estate Planning as Part of an ESOP Transaction
An often overlooked tax-planning tool is using a family limited partnership (“FLP”) with the tax-deferred sale of stock to an ESOP under Section 1…