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How Do Companies Manage Mobility Compliance?May 10, 2023
Trends and insights into how companies manage global and domestic mobility compliance for their equity programs. -
The Data You Need for Mobility ComplianceApr 25, 2023
Questions you need to ask to when managing tax compliance for awards held by mobile employees. Plus, can ChatGPT replace your tax advisors? -
How to Audit Your Upcoming ESPP PurchaseApr 19, 2023
A list of audits to perform that can help you feel more confident that your records are error-free before you finalize the purchase results. -
Pay Transparency Laws and Equity CompensationApr 12, 2023
A summary of US and global pay transparency and disclosure laws and how they can apply to equity compensation. -
Timely Tax Deposits for Stock Plan TransactionsApr 5, 2023
Get an overview of the rules governing the timing for when tax withholding for stock plan transactions must be deposited with the IRS. -
International Considerations for Executive Severance PlansMar 29, 2023
Extending severance plans to non-US executives is difficult; here are three approaches companies can consider to provide equivalent severance benefits outside the United States. -
Navigating Retirement Provisions and FICA for RSUsMar 22, 2023
How FICA taxation applies to RSUs that will be paid out on or after retirement and IRS rules that can help you administer the FICA payments. -
Updates on SEC Rulemaking Affecting Company InsidersMar 15, 2023
The latest developments for Forms 4 and 5, Form 144, 10b5-1 plans, clawback requirements and more. -
What You Need to Know About Excess Tax WithholdingMar 8, 2023
Can you allow employees to request additional tax withholding on their stock plan transactions? Here is what you need to know about this practice. -
Impact of New Exchange Control Rules in India on Equity AwardsMar 1, 2023
New rules apply to equity awards issued to Indian residents. Here’s what you need to know about them. -
How Does the 1% Excise Tax on Buybacks Apply to Equity Awards?Feb 22, 2023
Learn how IRS Notice 2023-2, which provides guidance on the 1% excise tax on stock repurchases under the Inflation Reduction Act, addresses equity plan transactions. -
Are Your Tax Processes Ready for the Return of Business Travel?Feb 15, 2023
With business travel ramping back up this year, companies will need to revisit their mobility compliance procedures for these employees. -
How to Size Grants When Your Stock Price is VolatileFeb 8, 2023
Stock price volatility can wreak havoc on burn rates and stock plan reserves. This blog explores strategies to get grant sizes back under control. -
Disclosing Executive Compensation in the Proxy StatementFeb 1, 2023
As a stock plan administrator, you likely have a key role in preparing the executive compensation disclosures for your proxy statement. Here is a summary of what’s required. -
Disclosure of Rule 10b5-1 Plans and Insider Trading ComplianceJan 25, 2023
The SEC recently adopted reporting and disclosure requirements for Rule 10b5-1 plans, gifts, insider trading policies, and spring-loaded or bullet-dodging grants. This blog explains the new requirements. -
How the Amended Malaysian Employment Act Affects Equity PlansJan 18, 2023
In light of recent amendments to the Malaysian Employment Act, companies will need to re-evaluate payroll deduction requirements and potential translation requirements when offering equity awards or an ESPP in Malaysia. -
SEC Adopts Amendments to Rule 10b5-1Jan 11, 2023
The SEC has adopted amendments for Rule 10b5-1 plans. Take a look at the new requirements, including cooling-off periods and limitations on overlapping and single-trade plans. -
How to Report Equity Plan Transactions on Forms W-2 and 1099Jan 4, 2023
Answers to your questions about how to report equity plan transactions on Form W-2, Form 1099-NEC, Form 1099-MISC, and Form 1099-DIV. -
Taxation When Employment Status Has ChangedDec 14, 2022
How are stock plan transactions taxed when they occur after the award holder has changed employment status (from employee to nonemployee or vice versa)? -
UK Tax Policy Reversals and Their Effect on Equity AwardsDec 7, 2022
Tax rates in the UK changed this year, and then, in some cases, changed again. Here is a summary of the new rates and how they affect equity plans.