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Siemens Deferred Compensation Elections for Former Employees of Mentor Graphics: 4 Steps to Consider

Cordant Wealth Partners

Employees of what was formerly Mentor Graphics, now Siemens, may find that they are eligible for Siemens’ Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) and wonder if they should defer their salary and/or bonus into the plan. The Benefits of Deferred Compensation. The Risks of Deferred Compensation Plans. Let’s dive in.

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10 High-Income Tax Planning Strategies to Complete Before 2025: A Year-end Checklist

Harness Wealth

However, by 2026, the exclusion amount will revert back to its pre-2018 level of about $5 million (or around $7 million adjusted for inflation) per individual, unless new legislation is passed, or the TCJA is extended. In 2025, the lifetime gift tax exclusion will rise to $13.99 million ($27.98 million if you are married filing jointly).

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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

If their sole method of compensation is a product, and/or they are taking commissions, then in reality it is less likely they are embracing all the values that the standard requires. Commissions are opaque. She was awarded a JD in September 2018 and passed the California Bar Exam in February 2019. Insurance is opaque.

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Intel SERPLUS: 2022 Open Enrollment Guide

Cordant Wealth Partners

Bonus : 1–75% of Bonus and Commission Income (APB, ICAP bonus, commissions). What’s the Risk of the Intel SERPLUS Plan? As a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, your SERPLUS account is, by rule, an unsecured liability of Intel. Executive benefits, including deferred compensation plans, survived intact.