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Microsoft Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP): Enrollment Guide

Cordant Wealth Partners

Every November, the Microsoft Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) opens for enrollment and salary deferral elections for the upcoming year. And every year, we hear similar questions from those eligible to allocate money into a deferred compensation plan. Second, what’s the magnitude of the tax benefit from deferring income?

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Microsoft Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP): 2022 Enrollment Guide

Cordant Wealth Partners

[Editor’s note: Information contained in this post is based off information for the 2021 DCP enrollment period. In this article, we cover what you need to know about the Microsoft Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) for the upcoming enrollment period. Second, what’s the magnitude of the tax benefit from deferring income?

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Intel SERPLUS: 2022 Open Enrollment Guide

Cordant Wealth Partners

Second, what’s the magnitude of the tax benefit from deferring income? But before we get into these questions, we’ll start by laying out the specifics of Intel’s SERPLUS program and highlight any changes from 2021 when they are announced. Intel SERPLUS Contribution Scenario and Tax Calculator (excel download). FREE RESOURCES.

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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. Tax Benefits.

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Microsoft Compensation and Benefits Guide for 2021

Cordant Wealth Partners

Planning opportunities with salary: Contribute to your 401(k), HSA, and (for those Level 67+) Deferred Compensation accounts to reduce your taxes today. The higher your level, the higher percentage of y our total compensation this cash bonus will represent. Stock compensation at Microsoft is offered via RSUs.

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Personal, estate, and business tax planning strategies for 2023

Nationwide Financial

Even if a client believes they would not be subject to estate or gift tax under current law, you may want to re-examine the value of their assets to determine whether they exceed a lower exemption amount. Tax season has begun, and it’s not too early to think about planning for the 2023 tax year.

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

Sara Grillo

Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2021, Scott worked for a number of the largest Wall Street firms, including UBS, Prudential and Wells Fargo. Over the last three years, he has assisted many clients with their life insurance needs, and with evaluating the value of insurance based compensation plans offered by employers for his clients.