Tax and Financing
Employee Benefits
House Bill Would Give Co-ops Tax Credits to Help Pay Retirement Costs
Co-ops could be eligible for up to $100,000 in refundable tax credits in 2020 and 2021.
Tax and Financing
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Urge Leaders to Include Co-op Debt Relief in COVID Bill
Repricing co-ops’ federal debt could help them invest in broadband or replace aging equipment.
RUS Electric Loan Program
Co-ops Urge Congress to Pass RUS Debt Relief in Next COVID-19 Aid Package
An average co-op with typical RUS debt could save $2 million a year in interest at today’s rates
RUS Electric Loan Program
New Legislation in Congress to Reprice RUS Loans Could Save Co-ops Billions
The bill would provide a huge boost for co-ops struggling with the financial impacts of COVID-19.
RUS Electric Loan Program
NRECA Seeks Federal Relief for Co-ops as Members Struggle to Pay Bills
Co-ops need loans and consumers need broadband access during the pandemic, NRECA told Congress.
Tax and Financing
Congress Approves Defense Bill That Includes New Grants for Co-ops
Final bill doesn’t include provisions for co-ops to more easily begin carbon-capture programs.
Tax and Financing
House Passes Legislation to Modify Tax Policy, Pension Premiums for Electric Co-ops
Several provisions to modify tax policy and protect electric rates for the nation’s electric coo
Tax Reform
Congress Passes RURAL Act, Preserves Co-ops’ Tax-Exempt Status
RURAL Act is retroactive to 2018 tax year, protecting co-ops that have already accepted grants.
Tax and Financing
Congress Saves Co-ops Millions in Pension Costs, Repeals ‘Cadillac Tax’
Over 880 co-ops participate in the NRECA retirement plan, which covers more than 56,000 employees.