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When Is Translation Required for Award Documents?Aug 25, 2022
A new ruling in Quebec may require translation of equity award documents, plus we review other language requirements to be aware of around the world and offer best practices for translations of stock plan communications (required or voluntary). -
How Do You Calculate the ESPP $25,000 Limit?Aug 16, 2022
This blog entry explains how to calculate the number of shares employees can purchase under the yearly $25,000 limit that applies to qualified ESPPs. -
Trends in ESPP Policies and ParticipationAug 4, 2022
Highlights from our recent pulse survey on ESPP policies, including typical deadlines for enrollment and withdrawals, extension of ESPPs to worldwide employee populations, and what practices correlate with higher participation rates. -
Stock Options and Drug CartelsAug 2, 2022
Can companies use equity awards to pay for goods as well as services? We look at an episode in the TV show Ozark to answer this question and discuss some of the considerations that apply. -
Transferring Employer National Insurance Contributions due on Equity Awards in the United Kingdom to EmployeesJul 22, 2022
With the introduction of a new Health and Social Care ("HSC") Levy in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2022, we revisit a unique aspect of granting equity awards to employees in the UK: the ability to shift the employer's responsibility for paying National Insurance contributions ("NICs") on equity award income to the employees who receive the awards. -
Best Practices for Communicating Mobility TaxationJul 14, 2022
Explaining multi-jurisdictional taxation to mobile employees can be challenging. Marlene Zobayan of Rutlen Associates offers some best practices to help with this task. -
Taking a Look at Outset Medical's New Cashless ESPPJul 7, 2022
One company’s decision to offer a cashless participation feature in their ESPP. -
Pros and Cons of Pro Rata vs. Full Payouts to RetireesJun 30, 2022
What does it mean to pay out equity awards to retirees on a pro rata basis, why might companies choose this approach, and how does it affect the tax and accounting treatment of awards? -
The SEC’s Guidance on Spring-Loaded Equity AwardsJun 23, 2022
Highlights from our podcast episode with Takis Makridis from Equity Methods on SAB 120, how it affects equity award valuation, and mitigation strategies.
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