The IRS has designated certain fringe benefits to companies as necessary for the safety of its employees, partners, and directors under U.S. Code Title 26 USC 132. To qualify, the IRS requires an independent third-party assessment to verify any legitimate security threat or concern. Performing an independent security study (“ISS”) provides valuable insight into your company’s risk environment for key corporate leadership and outlines the optimal treatment of the expenditures for the corporation and the executive receiving the fringe benefits.
Completing this assessment provides protection and safety for executives and may reduce tax liabilities and operational costs. [1]
A Guidepost ISS will assess the overall security posture for a variety of principals, including founders, CEOs, C-suite executives, and Board of Director members. These studies are performed in alignment with the requirements of Title 26 CFR § 1.132-5 – Working condition fringes, to determine whether there exists a business-oriented security concern based on objective facts and circumstances regarding the safety of the executive.
Our team has specialized expertise in assessing threats, risks, and vulnerabilities as well as providing recommendations, remediation steps, and best practices.
IRS 132 code requires consistent application of protection for all of the following conditions:
[1] This material is not intended as tax advice and has been prepared for informational purposes only. You should consult your own tax advisors before engaging in any transactions.