The IBM decision: a legitimate threat to cash balance?

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Employers faced threat, as they heard that their traditional defined IBM benefit plans that were converted into cash balance are now illegal. However, the court has found that the IBM formula violated the age discrimination rules under ERISA.

Author: Snyder, Michael B.
Electronic computers, Personnel administration, Cash Management, Computer industry, Microcomputer industry, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, Compensation and benefits, Employee benefits

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A fond farewell to split-dollar life insurance arrangements

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A "split-dollar" life insurance agreement of Internal Revenue Service allowed companies to recoup all of its premium payments. However, the employees were taxed on the value of the insurance protection received.

Author: Snyder, Michael B.
Life Insurance, Direct Life Insurance Carriers, Capital funds & cash flow, Analysis, Valuation, United States. Internal Revenue Service

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Subjects list: United States, Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation
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