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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. But truly successful plans are designed to be much more than providing a high salary to a key employee – they support the business’s philosophies, values, and mission. .

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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

In this article, we cover what you need to know about the Microsoft Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) for the upcoming enrollment period. Every November, the Microsoft deferred compensation plan opens for enrollment and salary deferral elections for the upcoming year. Finally, what distribution schedule should I elect?

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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events

Darrow Wealth Management

In November 2022, proponents of the Massachusetts ‘millionaires’ tax (question 1) won their bid to nearly double the income tax rate on individuals with taxable income over $1M a year. As proposed, the new legislation would increase these tax rates to 9% and perhaps even 16% , respectively, starting in 2023.

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Intel SERPLUS: 2022 Open Enrollment Guide

Cordant Wealth Partners

What’s the risk of the Intel SERPLUS plan? Second, what’s the magnitude of the tax benefit from deferring income? Finally, what distribution schedule should I elect? Intel SERPLUS Contribution Scenario and Tax Calculator (excel download). Distribution options. Distribution election: Lump sum vs. installments.

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Retirement Planning: What Will Work Best for You?

Your Richest Life

There are traditional and Roth 401(k)s, both differentiated by their tax benefits. Traditional 401(k) – Employee contributions reduce taxable income, but withdrawals in retirement are taxed. 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.

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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.