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Tax Planning Strategies for Executive Compensation

Carson Wealth

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP ® , Director, Tax Planning Corporate executives often receive the brunt of the U.S. tax system. Typically, most or all of their income is W-2 income and subject to the higher ordinary tax rates as well as FICA taxes. However, stock compensation, large bonuses, commissions, etc.,

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Culture From the Top Down: Executive Compensation Plans Explained

Carson Wealth

At their most basic level, executive compensation plans are designed to attract, retain and motivate top talent and leadership. The four elements of effective executive compensation plans . In addition to a base salary executives receive benefits that go far and above those offered to non-key employees.

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Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning

Yardley Wealth Management

The post Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning In our last two pieces, we covered some tools of the tax-planning trade, as well as how to deploy them for tax-efficient investing. But tax planning isn’t just for your investments.

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Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning

Yardley Wealth Management

The post Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning. In our last two pieces, we covered some tools of the tax-planning trade, as well as how to deploy them for tax-efficient investing. . But tax planning isn’t just for your investments.

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What Executives Need to Know About Performance Awards

Zajac Group

Also, as we’ll cover further down, delivery isn’t always when you might assume, which can impact your tax planning if you’re caught unaware. How Are Performance Shares Taxed? There is no taxable event when performance shares are granted. A taxable event occurs once you meet a performance metric and shares are delivered to you.

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What Equity Compensation Shares Are the Best to Contribute to a Donor Advised Fund? Part 2

Zajac Group

Welcome back to our two-part series on how to use equity compensation to optimize your charitable contributions to a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). In Part 1, we covered two ways to maximize both your tax benefits, as well as the gift value for your intended recipients. After-Tax Value. Tax Benefit. Donation Type. Gift Value.

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2021 Year-End Planning Letter

Brown Advisory

It is tempting to contrast the good with the uncertainty surrounding us– the continuing pandemic, challenges to our relationship with China, supply chain disruption, fears of inflation and potential tax legislation. But, there are other considerations to keep in mind, like changes in tax exposure.