Top Seven Questions Executives Should Ask About Private Company Stock Options

Frequent Client Question: How to Evaluate the Stock Options as Part of a Compensation Package?

Compensation/Employment, Equity PlansSandra CohenJuly 13, 2020

IRS Guidance on Suspending Safe Harbor 401(k) Contributions

The IRS has provided some short term relief from some of the requirements.

COVID-19, Qualified Retirement PlanCarol BuckmannJuly 13, 2020401k, safeharbor, supension, covid19

Benefits and COVID-19: Digest of New Guidance

Employee Benefits COVID-19 Digest: Here’s our first compilation of our weekly columns from Plan Sponsor magazine.

COVID-19, Qualified Retirement Plan, CARES ActSandra CohenJuly 8, 2020

IRS Guidance on Waived RMDs and a New Rollover Deadline

The IRS has explained how plan sponsors and participants can handle the waiver of 2020 required minimum distributions.

Harvard Business Review Interviews Irene Bassock on Safe Return to Work Processes

Irene Bassock weighs in on Harvard Business Review article on ways to create a supportive workplace environment for all individuals, especially those at high risk of getting ill from COVID-,19 as they return to work.

COVID-19, Firm News, WorkplaceIrene BassockJune 30, 2020Workplace, COVID-19

IRS Expands Eligibility for CARES Act Distributions and Explains Loan Relief

IRS guidance in Notice 2020-50 expands the scope of CARES Act relief.

CARES Act, COVID-19, Qualified Retirement PlanCarol BuckmannJune 29, 2020employeebenefits, CARES Act

IRS Eases Spousal Consent Rules During 2020

The coronavirus has prevented participants from getting spousal consents they need to get distributions and loans. IRS has provided temporary relief.

Tax Topic: Focusing on Employer Tax Deposit Timing for Restricted Stock Units

When to deposit employment taxes for RSUs? The IRS issued a generic legal advice memorandum (GLAM) addressing employment tax timing that includes a key point related to RSUs and determining the right date.