Which of the Following Statements Concerning Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning nonqualified deferred compensation plans is true?

• A) These plans can be an important tax planning tool for employers if they expect their marginal tax rate to decrease over time.
• B) These plans can be an important tax planning tool for employees who expect their marginal tax rate to increase over time.
• C) Distributions are taxed at the same tax rate as long-term capital gains.
• D) If an employer doesn't have the funds to pay the employee, the employee becomes an unsecured creditor of the employer.

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