Compensation Arrangements: Code Section 409A

IN SMALL BITES
 
 
 
Below is a series of articles, published by our Employee Benefits Practice Group, that provide an overview of the rules applicable to certain compensation arrangements under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code ("409A"). 409A was intended to address some of the perceived abuses with respect to executive compensation arrangements.
 
 
Installment One
A Brief Introduction to Code Section 409A
 
Installment Two
The 409A Rules
 
Installment Three
What is a "Plan?"
 
Installment Four
 "Plans" That Are Not Subject to 409A
 
Installment Five
Special Rules for Equity-Based Compensation
 
 Installment Six
 Separation Pay Arrangements Outside the Exemption
 
 Installment Seven
 Welfare Benefits And Reimbursements
 
 Installment Eight
 Traditional Deferral Arrangements
 
 Installment Nine
 Penalties and Corrections
 
 Installment Ten
 A Last-Minute Action Plan for Procrastinators

 

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