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Tax-Qualified Plans

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When granting equity awards, one of the most important questions is the tax effect of such awards.  Granting awards that have a negative tax impact on the employee or the company is counter-productive and should lead companies to consider other ways to incentivize their employees.  On the other hand, should companies maximize the availability of favorable tax treatment for equity awards in certain countries?  This is not an easy question to answer. Favorable Tax Treatment…