Stock bonus plan

A plan used as an incentive that rewards employee performance with stock in the company.

Stock Bonus Plan

A system whereby an employer shares its profits with employees, particularly (but not necessarily) middle and upper management, by awarding stock in the company. The stock bonuses are given instead of, or in addition to, cash.

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The Budget Act amends the hardship withdrawal rules to permit plans to allow contributions to a profit-sharing or stock bonus plan under Code Section 402, QNECs, QMACs, and earnings, to the category of contributions available for hardship withdrawals.

OP-ED: Adjust now for changes coming to retirement plans

If you maintain an employee benefit plan, such as a pension, profit sharing, or stock bonus plan, with a calendar year end, file Form 5500 or 5500-EZ for calendar year 2012.

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AN EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (ESOP) is a stock bonus plan or a combination of a stock bonus plan and money purchase pension plan.

Case study: benefiting from unique attributes of ESOPs

Dillard's is urging approval of a stock bonus plan, a stock purchase plan and a nonemployee director restricted stock plan.

Dillard's execs get $1.8 million bonuses

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