Resources - Simple List
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Sample FAQs for a Stock Split
April 13, 2023
Sample FAQs that can be used to explain a stock split to stock plan participants. -
Taxation of Section 423 Qualified ESPPs
June 27, 2024
This article summarizes the tax treatment of ESPPs that meet the requirements of Section 423 and the company’s reporting obligations. -
Data Snapshot: Grant Approval ProceduresMarch 22, 2023
Data on who is responsible for approving equity awards and when awards are approved. -
Across Our Desk Spring 2023March 22, 2023
Materials on a variety of stock and executive compensation topics that we have come across in the past few months. -
Pay Equity Pitfalls that Lurk in Equity ProgramsMarch 22, 2023
This article looks at how buyout grants, manager discretion over grants, and leave of absence policies can cause pay misalignments and offers strategies to identify and prevent imbalances. -
Administrators Corner: Best Practices for Grant PoliciesMarch 22, 2023
This article explains key elements of a policy governing grants of equity awards, including grant approval, documentation, and error mitigation. -
Top Ten List: Building a Business CaseMarch 22, 2023
Ten steps to build a case for resources for an equity plan project or to increase stock plan administration headcount. -
A Word from the Director: Spring 2023March 22, 2023
This article offers thoughts and insights on current happenings at the NASPP from Executive Director Barbara Baksa. -
Excess Tax Withholding: What You Need to Know
February 27, 2023
Can you accommodate employee requests for additional federal income tax withholding on their stock plan transactions? This article explains what you need to know about this practice, including the IRS rules and accounting considerations. -
DEI Scholarship Spotlight Fall 2022
December 16, 2022
Spotlighting our NASPP membership and CEP exam DEI scholarship recipients. -
NASPP Awards 2022
December 16, 2022
Individual achievement awards and outstanding NASPP chapters for 2022 -
A Word from the Director: Fall 2022December 16, 2022
This article offers thoughts and insights on current happenings at the NASPP from Executive Director Barbara Baksa. -
Data Snapshot: Management of Stock PlansDecember 16, 2022
Companies that expect to increase their stock plan administration team's responsibilities outnumber those who plan on increasing staffing in this area by two to one. This could impact plan participant experiences. -
Across Our Desk Fall 2022December 16, 2022
Materials on a variety of stock and executive compensation topics that we have come across in the past few months. -
Administrators Corner: Auditing Tax-Related DataDecember 16, 2022
Tax season is once again upon us, and it will soon be time to file Forms W-2, 1099, 3921, and 3922 with the IRS and provide copies of these statements to employees. Taking time now to audit income and tax withholding data for the year can save headaches later. -
Top Ten List: Reasons to Avoid December 31December 16, 2022
Year-end is always hectic, even more so when transactions occur on the last day of the year—whether they are RSU or performance award vesting events or ESPP purchases. We present ten reasons to avoid scheduling transactions for December 31. -
Sizing Grants During Periods of Market VolatilityDecember 16, 2022
How to improve consistency in grant sizes and manage burn rates when your stock price declines -
Equity Administration Survey: Global PracticesDecember 10, 2025
This NASPP/Deloitte Tax Equity Administration Survey section covers country-specific trends in equity plans, including payment of UK NIC taxes; compliance with China SAFE, tax laws in Australia; use of trustees in Israel, and more. -
Equity Administration Survey: Stock Plan Communications and EducationDecember 10, 2025
This NASPP/Deloitte Tax Equity Administration Survey section covers how companies educate plan participants on equity awards, including requirements for grant acceptance, use of presentations, tax topics, and channels used to promote the plan.