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The Unintended Consequences of Incentive Compensation (and how to fix them) Attorneys at Law 11 Piedmont Center  Suite 900 3495 Piedmont Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305 [email_address] direct:  404.364.6630 Richard H. Bennett August 31, 2011 Presentation for Last Wednesday Lunch & Learn
Tax When Granted? If stock has transfer restrictions OR a substantial risk of forfeiture (e.g., not vested yet), then no tax upon grant  Income (and tax) incurred once both are gone Future tax presumably higher because of increased value No extra cash to pay tax Exception:  The 83(b) election.
Tax While Held If S-Corp, then employee must report income on share of corporations taxable income (regardless of whether cash is distributed) Any dividends are reportable as normal At least cash is received to pay taxes
What is it? Stock is sold to employees rather than granted Price is often below market value FMV  Purchase Price = Compensation Can be vested or subject to a vesting schedule as with stock grants Normally subject to transfer restrictions During restriction, still vote and receive dividends Consider holding shares in escrow until restrictions lapse
Tax When Granted or Exercised No tax upon grant if both: No readily ascertainable FMV  If actively traded on an exchange, then readily ascertainable If transferable by the employee + immediately exercisable in full + cover stock that have no restriction or condition that significantly affects FMV Substantial risk of forfeiture Examples:  Subject to vesting, or expire upon employment termination Tax upon grant if either of the above qualities exist at time of grant Tax upon exercise if neither of the above qualities exist at time of grant Exception:  The 83(b) election.
Tax When Granted or Exercised (cont) If taxed at grant: Tax on (FMV of underlying stock)  (exercise price) No extra cash to pay tax If taxed at exercise, same as above, except: FMV is measured at time of exercise (so could be higher or lower) No extra cash to pay tax unless you have a cash-out feature (downside:  employee wont have that stock to hold with hopes of future appreciation)
What is it? Employer pays bonus based on a percentage of the businesss profits Often structured to pay annually, but can be any period Watch out for profit fluctuations Can be fixed or variable percentage Can be given to all or some employees Can be divided unevenly among employees
What is it? Employer gives bonuses that are  based on  a stated number of shares in the company May be full rights Phantom Stock Unit Award May be partial rights Dividend Award Stock Appreciation Right Liquidation Right All tax is ordinary Can include Conversion Right
Various types of Incentive Compensation Certain types can cause a mis-match of cash receipt and tax expense Certain types or features can reduce or eliminate that mis-match

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Incentive Compensation

  • 1. The Unintended Consequences of Incentive Compensation (and how to fix them) Attorneys at Law 11 Piedmont Center Suite 900 3495 Piedmont Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305 [email_address] direct: 404.364.6630 Richard H. Bennett August 31, 2011 Presentation for Last Wednesday Lunch & Learn
  • 2. Tax When Granted? If stock has transfer restrictions OR a substantial risk of forfeiture (e.g., not vested yet), then no tax upon grant Income (and tax) incurred once both are gone Future tax presumably higher because of increased value No extra cash to pay tax Exception: The 83(b) election.
  • 3. Tax While Held If S-Corp, then employee must report income on share of corporations taxable income (regardless of whether cash is distributed) Any dividends are reportable as normal At least cash is received to pay taxes
  • 4. What is it? Stock is sold to employees rather than granted Price is often below market value FMV Purchase Price = Compensation Can be vested or subject to a vesting schedule as with stock grants Normally subject to transfer restrictions During restriction, still vote and receive dividends Consider holding shares in escrow until restrictions lapse
  • 5. Tax When Granted or Exercised No tax upon grant if both: No readily ascertainable FMV If actively traded on an exchange, then readily ascertainable If transferable by the employee + immediately exercisable in full + cover stock that have no restriction or condition that significantly affects FMV Substantial risk of forfeiture Examples: Subject to vesting, or expire upon employment termination Tax upon grant if either of the above qualities exist at time of grant Tax upon exercise if neither of the above qualities exist at time of grant Exception: The 83(b) election.
  • 6. Tax When Granted or Exercised (cont) If taxed at grant: Tax on (FMV of underlying stock) (exercise price) No extra cash to pay tax If taxed at exercise, same as above, except: FMV is measured at time of exercise (so could be higher or lower) No extra cash to pay tax unless you have a cash-out feature (downside: employee wont have that stock to hold with hopes of future appreciation)
  • 7. What is it? Employer pays bonus based on a percentage of the businesss profits Often structured to pay annually, but can be any period Watch out for profit fluctuations Can be fixed or variable percentage Can be given to all or some employees Can be divided unevenly among employees
  • 8. What is it? Employer gives bonuses that are based on a stated number of shares in the company May be full rights Phantom Stock Unit Award May be partial rights Dividend Award Stock Appreciation Right Liquidation Right All tax is ordinary Can include Conversion Right
  • 9. Various types of Incentive Compensation Certain types can cause a mis-match of cash receipt and tax expense Certain types or features can reduce or eliminate that mis-match