US Tax Reform has a significant impact on the treatment of employee compensation and benefits, including executive compensation, fringe benefits, retirement plans and new rules for tax-exempt entities. The new law has consequences for both employers and employees. This session will provide an overview and analysis of the changes.
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Lloyd Doletski (Self Employed)
"The speaker spoke in a fluent manner. The information was presented at a reasonable pace. I had no questions on the information presented. The displays were easy to read, very informative and answered any questions, which came to mind . The speaker was skilled in utilizing the displays in presenting the information of the webinar."Ryan Moss (Moss Consulting Group)
"It was a great overview of some of the auxiliary tax law changes which may not directly apply to most clients, but still good to know the thinking that went on behind all parts of the tax plan reform and at least be aware it may require further research should I presented with such situations."Thomas Thompson (Tommy Thompson, MBA,MTA, EA - All American Tax Resolution)
"It was indeed a pleasure to join Eddie's Webinar. "Low-Key" - "Professional" - "Point's On". Looking forward to his next presentation. Tommy Thompson, MBA, EA - All American Tax Resolution - Reno NV"kathryn heilesen (KATHRYN HEILESEN CPA)
"There are lots of things changing with the new tax law, especially fringe benefits. Eddie did a great job explaining various options and changes regarding the old laws and the new. Great seminar."Loretta Campbell (Loretta Campbell EA)
"Wow. There are a lot of shocking new aspects to TC&JA with respect to compensation. And they are not limited to just highly compensated employees. This presentation has the low down you need."James Hennick (Quandt Berndt)
"Eddie Adkins gave a thorough and interesting overview of how the new tax law has an impact on compensation and employee benefits - from both the employer's and employee's viewpoint."Lynn Barrow (L B ENTERPRISES)
"Packed with information - great information. Maybe thou can break down into smaller session as and go more in depth on specific areas. Overall this was an excellent class!!"Marivic Sullivan (Yerina,Pascual & Dizon, Inc.)
"Eddie Adkins is very knowledgeable about the topics he presented. I learned a lot more about the TCJA and how it affects compensation and employee benefits."
Eddie Adkins
Retired Partner
eadkinsdc@gmail.com
(703) 407-7936
Eddie Adkins is a former partner in Grant Thornton’s national tax office in Washington, D.C. He had the primary responsibility within Grant Thornton for tracking new regulatory and legislative developments related to executive compensation and employee benefits. He has written extensively on compensation and benefits topics, including articles in the Daily Tax Report and Tax Notes. He has also written articles for journals such as the Compensation Planning Journal, The Tax Advisor, and The Journal of Taxation. He has been quoted in various newspapers across the country, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune and USA Today. Eddie has also appeared on CNBC. He is a former chair of the AICPAs’ employee benefits and compensation technical resource panel, national employee benefits conference and Section 409A Task Force. He is also a former member of the AICPA’s Tax Executive Committee.