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Say Goodbye to Paper Cuts: Section 83(b) Elections May Now Be Filed Online

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In late 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) introduced Form 15620 to provide a standardized mechanism for taxpayers to make elections under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). More recently in 2025,...more

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Do I Need a 409A Valuation for my Company?

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If you have equity as part of your retirement or executive compensation plans, you likely need a 409A valuation. The need for a valuation also applies if you are preparing to issue equity (equity grants or stock options) or...more

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“In-the-Money” or Discounted Stock Options: The Pros, Cons, and How to Avoid 409A Violations

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In this episode, the hosts discuss how companies can structure “in-the-money” stock options in order to avoid violating IRS rules governing non-qualified deferred compensation. They also address the benefits and potential...more

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Interim Guidance from the Treasury Department on the 1% Corporate Stock Buyback Tax

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In Short - The Situation: A new nondeductible 1% excise tax imposed on certain stock repurchases (enacted as new section 4501 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act on August 12, 2022) (the "Stock Buy-back Excise Tax")...more

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IRS: Most Price Protection Payments Received by ESOP Participants Are Currently Taxable

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The IRS Office of Chief Counsel on Dec. 20, 2019, released a so-called Generic Legal Advice Memorandum (GLAM) that had been issued to Division Counsel within the IRS Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division. A GLAM is not...more

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IRS Simplifies Section 83(b) Election Process

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Under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code ("Section 83(b)"), a taxpayer who receives certain property subject to vesting as compensation for services (for example, a restricted stock award granted by the taxpayer's...more

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IRS Makes Filing an 83(b) Election Easier

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On July 25, 2016, the IRS finalized regulations under Section 83 of the tax code that removes a procedural step in the process of filing an 83(b) election....more

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IRS Reminds Employers Value of “Free” Parking May Be Taxable Fringe Benefit

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A recent Information Letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the taxation of employer-provided parking, although noncontroversial, serves as a useful reminder that “free” parking for employees may result in...more

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