Stock Plan Solutions - Green Zapato

Stock Plan Solutions - Green Zapato Founded by Rick Zatz and Mary Pat Wood in 2001, SPS/GZ addresses all core disciplines related to equ

Stock Plan Solutions/Green Zapato (SPS/GZ) is a full-service stock plan administration firm based in Chicago. The key distinction between SPS/GZ and other outsourcing firms is our comprehensive and personal approach to stock plan administration. Founded by Rick Zatz and Mary Pat Wood in 2001, SPS/GZ addresses all core disciplines related to equity compensation plans, including accounting, financia

l reporting and SEC & IRS compliance. Each company is assigned a Certified Equity Professional (CEP) AND a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to provide the best expertise to clients with our "one-source solution." Stock Plan Solutions/Green Zapato (SPS/GZ) provides outsourcing and consulting services to public and private companies. Whether your company offers Stock Options, Restricted Stock, or Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) programs, the certified professionals at SPS/GZ offer best-in-class administration solutions. Read More About Our Company

OUTSOURCING
Complete, reliable outsourcing services for equity compensation programs
(Stock Options, Restricted Stock Awards/Units, Stock Appreciation Rights & Employee Stock Purchase Plans)
Database conversions and implementations
ASC Topic 718 - formerly known as FAS 123(R - valuations and financial reporting
SEC, IRS and FASB compliance

CONSULTING
IRC Section 6039 mailings and filings
Database implementations and projects
ASC 718 and stock plan accounting consulting
Customized education presentations to plan participants

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05/13/2026

For decades, the $600 threshold for reporting contractor and miscellaneous payments has been a staple of American business tax compliance. However, that changes significantly in 2026...

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Several states, including Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Washington, Hawaii, Tennessee, a...
05/05/2026

Several states, including Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Washington, Hawaii, Tennessee, and Mississippi, have been approved for disaster relief this year...

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We’re proud to have sponsored the Morgan Stanley Thrive Regional Forum in Salt Lake City this week.A big thank you to ou...
04/29/2026

We’re proud to have sponsored the Morgan Stanley Thrive Regional Forum in Salt Lake City this week.

A big thank you to our SPSGZ team members who represented us at the event—engaging in meaningful conversations, sharing insights, and connecting with industry peers.

Artificial intelligence is often framed as a replacement for human labor, but the reality for 2026 is that AI is acting ...
04/27/2026

Artificial intelligence is often framed as a replacement for human labor, but the reality for 2026 is that AI is acting more as an augmentation tool rather than becoming a replacement...

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After 40+ years, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is retiring the Filing Electronic Forms Electronically (FIRE) system...
04/21/2026

After 40+ years, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is retiring the Filing Electronic Forms Electronically (FIRE) system, with a sunset date of December 31, 2026. FIRE will be replaced by the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS), a modernized, more secure, and user-friendly portal...

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The 2026 tax year introduces some of the most significant updates to Form 1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation) by the Int...
04/13/2026

The 2026 tax year introduces some of the most significant updates to Form 1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation) by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in decades...

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12/19/2025
SPS/GZ is proud to have hosted part-time internships this summer in a variety of disciplines, including marketing, socia...
08/14/2025

SPS/GZ is proud to have hosted part-time internships this summer in a variety of disciplines, including marketing, social media, accounting, tax research, cyber security, and software development. Congratulations to these fine college students on completing the internship program and adding value to the business while building skills related to their areas of study!

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444 North Wells, Suite 203
Chicago, IL
60654

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(312) 836-9931

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