More focus on executive compensation compliance.

• Position: IRS Update - Brief Article

Since executive compensation has become increasingly complex, the IRS is stepping up examinations to ensure compliance with employment and income tax requirements.

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Areas of particular scrutiny include:

* Transfers of compensatory stock options to related persons;

* Nonqualified deferred compensation;

* Stock-based compensation

* IRC 162(m) salary deduction limitation;

* Fringe benefits; and

* Golden parachutes.

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