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At Family Enterprise USA, we’re dedicated to advocating for generationally owned family businesses across America. Your perspective is crucial to this mission. Why Your Input Matters:Your insights help us represent family businesses effectively on Capitol Hill....
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 China, Mexico and Canada effective 12:01 a.m. eastern time on Feb. 4, 2025. The EO targeting China imposes a 10% tariff on all goods. It applies on top of...
Act Now! Get Registered for February Supporters Webcast
Register Now for the July 10 Webcast: Starting at 12:00 PM Pacific Time "Family Vision and Values: The Starting Point of Estate Planning" Why attend? With the federal tax exemptions to sunset at the end of 2025, estate planning has become a pressing issue for...
Your Voice Matters for Family Businesses! Take this 5-Minute Survey
At Family Enterprise USA, we’re dedicated to advocating for generationally owned family businesses across America. Your perspective is crucial to this mission. Why Your Input Matters:Your insights help us represent family businesses effectively on Capitol Hill....
Taxation & Representation: Tax Cuts & Business Deductions—Congress Takes Action
Budget Committee Document Detailing Potential Tax Bill Provisions Circulated: A leaked list of policy options purported to have been developed by the House Budget Committee details potential revenue and policy options for a 2025 tax bill. The document includes limited...
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 Generation-Skipping Transfers H.R. 601 was introduced on January 22 and Referred to House Ways and Means, Budget Committees; Democrat Rep. Sanford D....
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 Members of Congress. The hearing addressed critical tax policy priorities for the 119th Congress, including: The extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs...
Exclusive New Administration and New Congress Insights: Join Our Supporters-Only Webcast on February 4.
Register Now for the July 10 Webcast: Starting at 12:00 PM Pacific Time "Family Vision and Values: The Starting Point of Estate Planning" Why attend? With the federal tax exemptions to sunset at the end of 2025, estate planning has become a pressing issue for...
Saying It Out Loud, By Pat Soldano. January 2025.
By Patricia M. SoldanoFounder & PresidentPolicy and Taxation GroupFamily Offices, Successful Individuals Get Down to Work as New Year Offers Optimism, Skepticism, and Hope for a Strong 2025 A New Year is typically a time for reflection and goal setting, but...
Your Opinion Matters to Congress: Take this 5-Minute Survey
At Family Enterprise USA, we’re dedicated to advocating for generationally owned family businesses across America. Your perspective is crucial to this mission. Why Your Input Matters:Your insights help us represent family businesses effectively on Capitol Hill....
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. This pivotal event unites family business leaders and policymakers to discuss critical issues affecting generational businesses and advocate for their...
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 purported to have been developed by the House Budget Committee details potential revenue and policy options for a 2025 tax bill. The document includes limited...
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 William Preston, Fenimore Asset Management. Learn more at fenimoreasset.com. Discover the critical factors influencing investment success in this...
Stay Informed: Join Our Legislative Quarterly Update Webcast for Supporters!
Register Now for the July 10 Webcast: Starting at 12:00 PM Pacific Time "Family Vision and Values: The Starting Point of Estate Planning" Why attend? With the federal tax exemptions to sunset at the end of 2025, estate planning has become a pressing issue for...
New Coalition Forms to Amplify Voices of Women Business Owners – Learn More
First Quarter Sees Multiple Regional, Virtual Events Set for Family Enterprise USA, Policy and Taxation Group in 2025 Event Attendees Hear from Tax Policy Experts on Challenges Facing Family Businesses, Family Offices, and Successful Individuals; New Research...
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 Service released numerous regulations and other guidance spanning multiple aspects of the tax universe. Click here to view the table listing the released...
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 Face New Group will engage with Congressional Family Business Caucus on specific issues, policies affecting Women-owned businesses Family...
Take Action for the Future of Family Businesses: Take Our Survey
At Family Enterprise USA, we’re dedicated to advocating for generationally owned family businesses across America. Your perspective is crucial to this mission. Why Your Input Matters:Your insights help us represent family businesses effectively on Capitol Hill....
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 Market: Insights for Smarter Investment Strategies"Discover the critical factors influencing investment success in this insightful webcast. We will delve...
Taxation & Representation: 2025’s Tax-Writers
On Dec. 20, incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) announced the Senate Republican Conference’s committee assignments, with incoming Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) following suit on Jan. 2 with the Senate Democratic Caucus’ committee...
Your Perspective Matters: Complete Our Family Business Survey
At Family Enterprise USA, we’re dedicated to advocating for generationally owned family businesses across America. Your perspective is crucial to this mission. Why Your Input Matters:Your insights help us represent family businesses effectively on Capitol Hill....
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 real estate investment management firm, is a new sponsor of Family Enterprise USA, and a supporter of generationally-owned family businesses. ...
Register Now for Post Election Investing Insights!
Register Now for this January 15 Webcast: Starting at 12:00 PM Pacific Time "The Cost of Timing the Market: Insights for Smarter Investment Strategies"Discover the critical factors influencing investment success in this insightful webcast. We will delve...
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 No Increases in Income and Estate Tax Rates Top List, but Wealth Tax Worries Loom A new post-election, year-end spot survey of family...
Important Update: Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Again Suspended
Key Information: On Thursday, December 26, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals restored a nationwide injunction suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The December 26 order reversed the Fifth Circuit’s earlier December 23 stay of the nationwide...
Saying It Out Loud, By Pat Soldano. December 2024.
By Patricia M. SoldanoFounder & PresidentPolicy and Taxation GroupA Year of Accomplishments Means More Hard Work Ahead in 2025 This time each year it’s always good to look back at what’s been accomplished over the last 12 months, and what work lies ahead in...
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 by Family Enterprise USA Episode Features Women Executives from Aggregate Resources and Blazer Industries Now Available on Spotify ...
Update: Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated; Filing Deadline Extended
Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated; Filing Deadline Extended Brownstein Client UPDATE, Dec. 24, 2024 The Firth Circuit Court of Appeals on Dec. 23, 2024, lifted the nationwide injunction that had prohibited the Treasury Department from enforcing the Corporate...
Women Family Business Leaders Discuss Challenges, Opportunities of Running Generationally-Owned Family Businesses
Women Family Business Leaders Discuss Challenges, Opportunities of Running Generationally-Owned Family Businesses in New Family Enterprise USA Podcast New Two-Part Series on Women in Family Business Now Available on Spotify How women navigate the challenges and...
Strengthen Your Family Business with Proven Risk Solutions
Protect your family's wealth: Family Enterprise USA has partnered with USI to help our members and supporters to make informed insurance decisions maximizing asset protection. To learn how you can prevent claims before they happen, ask USI’s team to walk you...