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FEI Tax Committee Again Opposes Executive Compensation Tax


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FEI's Committee on Taxation Reiterates Opposition to Executive Compensation Tax

FEI Summary

FEI's Committee on Taxation (COT) has submitted correspondence to the chairs and ranking members of the Congressional tax-writing committees urging them to resist two revenue-raising tax provisions on executive compensation.

The first proposal would amend Code section 409A to impose a dollar cap on the aggregate annual amount of compensation that may be deferred by any individual. The second proposal would amend Code section 162(m) to expand the scope for the $1 million cap on deductible compensation paid to certain key executives.

The COT letter outlines the committees concerns with the proposals. Those concerns include the unintended impact on middle managers; the compliance problems for both employees and employers; and the negative impact on corporate governance.

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