Common use of Section 409A Tax Clause in Contracts

Section 409A Tax. The term “Section 409A Tax” means the sum of (i) the 20 percent additional income tax described in Code Section 409A(a)(1)(B)(I)(ii) to the extent such additional tax is incurred by the Executive as a result of an Indemnified Section 409A Violation, (ii) the interest determined to be due under Code Section 409A(a)(1)(B)(I)(i) in connection with the same Indemnified Section 409A Violation, and (iii) any penalties incurred by the Executive in connection with the same Indemnified Section 409A Violation, provided that the Executive pays such additional income tax and related interest and penalties promptly upon being notified that such amount is due. Section 409A Tax does not include any interest or penalties assessed by the Internal Revenue Service on the Executive that are attributable to Executive’s willful misconduct or negligence.