Tax Reform
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 Reform
Co-op Voices, Part 2: How Losing Tax-Exempt Status Would Hurt Rural America
If co-ops lose their tax-exempt status, leaders say they may be forced to raise rates for members.
Tax Reform
Q&A: Senate’s Lead RURAL Act Sponsors Discuss Their Strategy for Passage
More than a third of the U.S. Senate has now signed on to co-sponsor the RURAL Act.
Tax Reform
As Majority of House Signs On to RURAL Act, Lead Sponsors Press for Vote
RURAL Act supporters now have more ammunition to convince House leaders to bring the bill to a vot
Tax Reform
Co-op CEO to Congress: Help Expand Rural Broadband by Passing RURAL Act
Co-ops’ ability to expand broadband service could be limited unless Congress changes the tax cod
Tax Reform
Co-op Voices, Part 1: How Losing Tax-Exempt Status Would Hurt Rural Residents
Co-op CEOs fear the tax change will force them to raise rates for struggling consumer-members.
Tax Reform
Q&A: RURAL Act’s Lead Sponsors Say Co-op Voices Are Key to Bill’s Success
Rural communities would suffer most if co-ops lose their tax-exempt status, lawmakers say.
Tax Reform
Along Those Lines, Episode 12: The Push for Congress to Save Co-ops’ Tax-Exempt Status
In the latest podcast episode, learn why it's vital for Congress to pass the RURAL Act.
Tax Reform
Q&A: How Co-op Priorities Are Faring in Congress This Year
Congress has less than two months of legislative days left this year to pass co-op priorities.
Tax Reform
Bipartisan Bill Would Protect Co-ops From Losing Tax-Exempt Status
The new bill would correct an unintended consequence of the 2017 tax law.