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October 30, 2017

Reminder: IRS Updated “Golden Parachute Audit Technique Guide’’

Broc Romanek

As John blogged a while back, the IRS updated its “Golden Parachute Payments Audit Technique Guide” earlier this year for the first time since its 2005 issuance. While intended as an internal reference for IRS agents conducting golden parachute examinations, the Audit Technique Guide offers insight into how IRS agents are likely to approach golden parachutes when conducting an audit as explained in this new McDermott Will memo.