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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. …
Jeffrey S. Buettner Joins Butcher Joseph Hayes
ButcherJoseph is pleased to announce that Jeffrey S. Buettner has joined the firm as a Managing Director. …
Properly Structuring and Maintaining an ESOP
Learn more about how to properly structure and maintain an ESOP in this whitepaper….
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….