2023-08-14 IRS Issues Warning for Certain ESOP Programs

This week we look at:

• Deduction for non-qualified deferred compensation not accelerated for the seller when the liability is transferred to the buyer of a business

• Tax professionals and taxpayers warned about issues with certain employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) arrangements

• Reduction of non-recourse debt amount was added to sales proceeds, not a cancellation of debt so no §108 relief was available

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2023-08-14 Current Federal Tax Developments