Compliance | August 25th, 2021 A Reminder of What IRS Examiners Will Look for Regarding NQDC Plans An updated audit technique guide discusses the doctrines of constructive receipt and economic benefit, as well as IRC Section 409A,...
Compliance | March 18th, 2021 Stimulus Bill Includes Executive Compensation Changes That Might Affect NQDC Plans The legislation changes the Internal Revenue Code so that more top earners’ compensation won’t be deductible.
Data and Research | February 24th, 2021 The NQDC Market Data on number of plans, participants and liabilities by nonqualified plan type, and a listing of the largest providers of...
Participants | February 24th, 2021 Ways NQDC Plan Participants Use Their Accounts Section 409A nonqualified plans allow for various payment dates so participants can save for children’s college expenses and other financial...
Administration | February 24th, 2021 Differences Between NQDC Plans Subject to IRC 409A and 457 The nonqualified plans offered to top executives at for-profit companies are subject to different rules than those offered to executives...
Opinions | February 24th, 2021 Considering Say-on-Pay Proposals for NQDC Plan Designs It’s worth examining how shareholders might view the compensation executives receive through NQDC plan designs.
Compliance | December 17th, 2019 IRS Proposes Regulations on Compensation Deductions and NQDC Plan Effects The regulations explain how grandfathered amounts are treated when a distribution is made from a nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan.
Products | November 15th, 2019 Year-End Planning Help Offered for NQDC and Executive Comp Plan Participants myStockOptions.com has updated its Year-End Planning section for what's different after tax reform.
Compliance | September 5th, 2019 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans and Section 409A NQDC plan sponsors must understand Section 409A rules to avoid unintended tax consequences and, possibly, participant lawsuits.
Products | September 7th, 2018 New Provider Enters Non-Qualified Retirement Plan Market CapAcuity is a non-qualified benefit provider which its founder says is responding proactively to recent disruptive trends in executive benefits.
Data and Research | July 6th, 2018 NQDC Plan Recordkeeping Market Now a Blend of Expertise and Administration The market has become more blended, with the emergence of “hybrid” organizations capable of delivering on both deep NQDC-specific expertise...
Compliance | May 7th, 2018 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and NQDC Changes to the treatment of executive compensation and NQDC plans may look unfavorable, but sources say they remain a valuable...
Products | January 19th, 2018 Wolters Kluwer Releases Guide About Tax Reform Effects A white paper unpacks aspects of the new law that will affect a wide range of retirement, benefits and payroll...
Data and Research | January 5th, 2018 Few NQDC Plan Sponsors to Make Plan Changes Among the few that are, the majority cited additions or enhancements to plan education and communication programs, investment crediting options...
Compliance | November 13th, 2017 Appellate Court Affirms Top Hat Plan Change in Crediting Rate The court found nothing in the plan document prevented the board of the Computer Sciences Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for...
Compliance | November 7th, 2017 Tax Reform Bill Would Be Unfavorable to NQDC Plans In addition, tax-exempt employers would be subject to additional taxation rules.