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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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3 Risk Reduction Strategies for Deferred Compensation Plans

Cordant Wealth Partners

In this post, we cover three ways you can reduce the risk you have in your deferred compensation plan (DCP) for those that have a substantial portion of their net worth tied up in deferred compensation. 409(a) Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plans present a fantastic way to defer taxes and build net worth.

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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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20 Ways to Reduce Your Taxes in 2024: A Guide for Founders, Startup Employees, and Executives

Harness Wealth

As a company founder, early startup employee, or small business owner, you may find yourself in a higher tax bracket as your business grows or you realize gains from equity compensation. But that doesn’t mean you simply have to accept a higher tax bill.

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Intel SERPLUS: 2022 Open Enrollment Guide

Cordant Wealth Partners

[Editor’s note: Information contained in this post is current based on the 2022 guide for Intel SERPLUS open enrollment.]. What’s the risk of the Intel SERPLUS plan? Second, what’s the magnitude of the tax benefit from deferring income? Intel SERPLUS Contribution Scenario and Tax Calculator (excel download).

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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.