Support During IRS Audits & Expert Witness Testimony for Compensation & Benefits Compliance
Our litigation support practice thoroughly guides companies and individuals through the litigation process. Whether defendant or plaintiff, our knowledgeable staff is experienced in containing compensation, employment, and governance issues and seamlessly collaborating with attorneys and their clients.
Expert Witness Testimony & Reports
Our team has provided expert reports and expert witness testimony on compensation issues in over 100 separate occasions. Further, we provide early case assessment to position you and your client for an effective and successful case through final resolution. Our approach to litigation support means our team is all in for you.
GACP® and PIM® – NFPCC’s Proprietary Methodology for Proven Results
NFPCC utilizes its proprietary methods – GACP® (Generally Accepted Compensation Principles) and PIM® (Percentile Identification Matrix) – to determine reasonable compensation levels that are accurate and defensible in the courtroom and during IRS audits. This methodology identifies an incumbent’s market percentile base salary, incentives targets and total direct compensation which is then used to determine the maximum applicable R&D tax credit value for the year assessed, providing our clients with an opportunity to maximize tax deductions while mitigating litigation and audit risk.
Proven compensation expertise & Testimony:
- Reasonable compensation
- Under compensation for prior years’ service
- Wrongful death
- Qualifying R&D tax credit compensation »
- Shareholder oppression
- Employment contracts
- Intermediate sanctions
- Bankruptcy »
- Divorce
- Non-compete agreements
- Research and development tax credits
- Wrongful termination
- Golden parachutes and severance (280g compliance) »
- Section 409a Deferred Compensation: 401k, 457b, 403b »
Companies We’ve Provided Litigation Services & Support For
Past legal engagements we’ve provided expert testimony, expert reports, expert analyses, or IRS audit review and support for include, but are not limited to:
- Enron Corporation – Egregious compensation practices
- Haggar Clothing Co. – Reasonable compensation
- Argo International – Shareholder oppression
- ACS – Reasonable compensation
- Ace Cash Express – Employment agreement/Golden parachute »
- TXU Energy – Compensation practices
- Dynegy Inc. – Employment agreement
- Louisville Gas & Electric – Golden parachute & 280g »
