There is some flexibility for bonuses, particularly with respect to closely held corporations.

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It never ceases to amaze me that 25 years after the Tax Reform Act of 1986, there is still a significant amount of appreciated property inside closely held C corporations.

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The current teams are closely held entities, corporations and partnerships primarily.

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