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Family Businesses Crave Consistency and Permanency in New Tax Legislation
Pat Soldano’s latest article, “Family businesses crave consistency and permanency in new tax legislation“, published by Family Business Magazine, explores the latest tax policy developments, including the potential extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA),...
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 through budget reconciliation. The House and Senate Budget committees passed budget resolutions that completely differ in their path forward. This is all...
Make Your Impact: Survey for Family Business Advocacy
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: Reconciliation Bill Update: Key Issues to Watch
Reconciliation Update – Senate Tees Up Budget Resolution Markup While House Remains Deadlocked: On Feb. 7, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released an initial Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget Resolution, as well as summary tables, as the committee...
National Restaurant Association, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Join to Advocate for Family Businesses
National Restaurant Association, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Join with Family Enterprise USA to Advocate for Family Businesses Major Food and Beverage Associations, representing 15.6 million Employees, Support Family Enterprise USA’s Work in...
Capitol Hill Experts Take Fresh Look at Congress’ First 100 Days in New Podcast
Capitol Hill Experts Take Fresh Look at Congress’ First 100 Days in New ‘Voice of Family Business’ Podcast from Family Enterprise USA, Policy Taxation Group Caren Street, Principal and Legal Expert, at Squire Patton Boggs, and Mark Warren, Shareholder and Legal...
Senate Budget Committee Releases Budget Resolution
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released a draft budget resolution to provide for consideration of a national security, immigration, and energy spending package. The Senate Budget Committee is expected to consider the budget resolution on...
Your Feedback Matters: Help Congress Hear Your Voice in Just 5 Minutes
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....
Smucker and Daines Re-Introduce Bills to Permanently Extend 199A in IRS Code to Keep Pass-Through Entities Competitive
Rep. Lloyd Smucker, Sen. Steve Daines Re-Introduce Bills to Permanently Extend Section 199A in IRS Code to Keep Pass-Through Entities Competitive Bipartisan legislation Supported by 152 House Members, Most Co-Sponsored Bill This Season House Member Rep. Lloyd...
How Parallel Governance Can Guide Generational Transition
Clear communication and strategy between the family and the business creates capable shareholders alongside a sustainable enterprise. In brief A family business transition is vulnerable to disruption, from an expanding shareholder base to unclear boundaries...
Help Shape Family Business Advocacy in Washington, DC
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....
What’s Next for Family Business? Join Q1 Events to Find Out
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...
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...