Deferred Compensation Plans
Kerry M. Lavelle and guest Steve A. Schoenbrun • September 19, 2024
Owners of closely held businesses can learn about deferred compensation plans that provide opportunities to increase their tax-deferred retirement contributions. Steven A. Schoenbrun of Midwest Benefit Consultants, Ltd. discusses different plans that are IRS-approved and provide owners with the chance to increase their contributions. Attorney Kerry Lavelle adds insight into how these plans can be of benefit to owners and executives.
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On August 20, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service announced a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report available through IRS Individual Online Accounts.
Taxpayers can securely obtain and download the report when applying for a job, a loan, a government benefit, or another service that requires tax compliance info.

On August 5, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2026-28 providing guidance on the employer credit for paid family and medical leave (“PFML”) under the Working Families Tax Cuts (“WFTC”). The WFTC makes permanent and expands eligibility and coverage for employers offering PFML benefits to employees.







