🔮 Deferred Compensation Calculator
Calculate upfront, equity, and deferred payment structures for project engagements.
Project Budget
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Milestones
Each milestone defines a summary and a multiplier on the deferred amount.
If no milestones are hit
Choose what happens to the deferred payment (and equity) if none of the milestones are achieved.
Payment Structure
Adjust how the total project value is split across payment types.
Upfront Payment20% – 100% allowed
40%
Upfront (40%)$4,000.00
Remaining Split: Equity ↔ Deferred60% to allocate (0% equity – 80% equity allowed, at least 20% deferred)
DeferredEquity
Deferred (base/1x) (30%)$3,000.00
Equity (30%)$3,000.00
Visual Breakdown
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Upfront
Equity
Deferred (base/1x)
| Type | Percent | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront | 40% | $4,000.00 |
| Equity | 30% | $3,000.00 |
| Deferred (base/1x) | 30% | $3,000.00 |
Milestones Readout
A summary of milestones added on this page.
| Summary | Date | Multiplier | Upfront | Equity | Deferred Payout | Total Project Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 1.5x | $4,000.00 | $4,500.00 | $4,500.00 | $13,000.00 |
| — | — | 2x | $4,000.00 | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | $16,000.00 |
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