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Intel SERPLUS Elections 2020: 4 Steps to Consider Given the Recent Company Uncertainty

Cordant Wealth Partners

409(a) Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans present one of these opportunities. You willingly forgo income today with the faith that your company will survive many years into the future to make good on this liability to you—all for a tax benefit that tips the odds in your favor. The Benefits of Deferred Compensation Plans.

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Stock Options, Explained: Incentive Stock Options vs. Non-Qualified Stock Options

Carson Wealth

To illustrate, let’s assume Liam and Dana have taxable income of $200,000 and traditionally pay around $20,000 in federal income taxes, all of which is withheld in payroll. As previous years have been relatively predictable, Liam and Dana are not concerned with tax planning.

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How Does Microsoft Compensation Work?

Cordant Wealth Partners

Planning opportunities with RSUs: Use RSU income to maximize contributions to other benefits programs. Incorporate tax planning with your RSU vesting schedule to minimize taxes. The company has offered this benefit for a long time but substantially increased the hours it reimbursed in 2019.

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Microsoft Compensation and Benefits Guide for 2021

Cordant Wealth Partners

Planning opportunities with RSUs: Use RSU income to maximize contributions to other benefits programs. Incorporate tax planning with your RSU vesting schedule to minimize taxes. For more balancing the risks of deferred compensation plans, see our post Three Risk Reduction Strategies for Deferred Comp Plans.

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Intel Severance Package: Your Complete Guide & Action Plan

Cordant Wealth Partners

It’s important to note, severance payouts are taxed, and taxed as ordinary income in the year of payout. So, if you separate from the company near the end of the year, earning both a full year of salary plus severance payouts, you could be pushed into a higher tax bracket. Tax planning for a transition out of Intel is critical.