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IRS Issues Surprise 162(m) Ruling


by Randy L. Gegelman
Lisa R. Pugh
Faegre & Benson LLP
Minneapolis Office

April 22, 2008

Previously published on February 2008

"Performance-based compensation" is exempt from the $1 million deduction limit of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code -- simple enough. But what if the performance contingency associated with an incentive plan is watered down? Could that taint a bonus paid under the plan, even when the contingency is met?


 

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