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Q&A with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Are there any plans to revise the policies regarding the taxability of benefits from Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans (PIT Bulletin 2005-03 and PIT Guide Chapter 7 at XVII)?
Jun 30, 2011
Although PIT Bulletin 2005-03 will probably not be republished, PIT Guide Chapter 7 is currently being vetted for updating. Policy related issues with respect to documentation to support the basis of any pre-2004 deferrals are not out of line with any IRS related guidelines for keeping track of the basis of an asset.