What Is a Non-Deductible Formula as It Relates to Short-Term

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is a non-deductible formula as it relates to short-term incentives for senior managers and executives?

• A) Compensation paid over a threshold amount
• B) A formula incorporating years of service and value to the company
• C) The fund that begins to accumulate after a specified level of earnings
• D) A straight percentage (usually of the company's net income used to create a short-term incentive fund
• E) A long-term incentive that pays out on a straight-line basis with no deductible

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