Tax and Financing
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.
Tax and Financing
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 and Financing
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 and Financing
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 and Financing
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 and Financing
Budget Crisis in Alaska Could Mean Skyrocketing Bills for Electric Co-op Members
Electric cooperatives in Alaska prepare for loss of subsidies and higher bills.
Tax and Financing
USDA Awards $485 Million in Loans to Electric Co-ops to Improve Systems
Latest RUS electric loans: $485 million, 10 co-ops, 77 million consumers, 12 states.
Tax and Financing
Six Electric Co-op Policy Priorities for the New Congress
From broadband to tax policy, a look at co-op policy priorities for the 116th Congress.
Tax and Financing
Inadvertent Tax Bill Language Could Jeopardize Exempt Status for Some Electric Co-ops
Small co-op must decide between accepting government broadband grants and losing tax-exempt status
Tax and Financing
NRECA Seeks 80 Percent Reduction in Insurance Premiums on Co-op Retirement Plans
Co-op retirement plan premiums are too high. NRECA is urging Congress to reduce these costs.