### Question
How does the law define specified stock compensation?


### Answer
Under *26 U.S.C. § 4985*, **specified stock compensation** is defined as:

> payment (or right to payment) granted by the expatriated corporation (or by any member of the expanded affiliated group which includes such corporation) to any person in connection with the performance of services by a disqualified individual for such corporation or member if the value of such payment or right is based on (or determined by reference to) the value (or change in value) of stock in such corporation (or any such member)

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 4985*
  - Heading: **Subtitle D-Miscellaneous Excise Taxes > CHAPTER 45-PROVISIONS RELATING TO EXPATRIATED ENTITIES**

