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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. As a participant in your company’s deferred compensation plan, you’ve become an unsecured creditor of your company. The Benefits of Deferred Compensation Plans. The Risks of Deferred Compensation Plans.

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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events

Darrow Wealth Management

Further, both examples ignore other sources of income, such as wages, pre-tax retirement account distributions, dividends, etc., Considering tax planning strategies to reduce the impact of the new MA surtax. The simple examples above only illustrate the state tax impact, but federal tax implications will also apply.

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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

HSAs give you an upfront deduction for the year of contribution, grow tax-free, and distribute tax-free, making them one of the most powerful tax-advantaged accounts. Consider 529 Plans A 529 Plan is a tax-advantaged investment account specifically designed to fund education costs.

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Retirement Planning: What Will Work Best for You?

Your Richest Life

Like a 401(k), a 403(b) plan lets employees put some of their salary into an account, and it’s generally not taxed until it’s distributed. If you prefer a Roth, some 403(b) plans may also offer Roth accounts, and those contributions are tax-free when distributed.

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Zoe’s Tell-All: 2023 Tax Season

Zoe Financial

April 3 – First required minimum distribution (RMD) for those who turned 72. Tax-free qualified distributions. Income Reduction : Your employer may offer a deferred compensation plan that allows you to postpone approximately 10% of your salary or a bonus. This is also the deadline for other 1099 forms.

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How Does Microsoft Compensation Work?

Cordant Wealth Partners

These contributions are credited to your Microsoft Deferred Compensation account on 9/15 for the prior period. The money is distributed per a pre-elected distribution schedule, typically either a set number of years (e.g., 10 years, 15 years, etc.), at retirement or upon leaving the company.