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20 Ways to Reduce Your Taxes in 2024: A Guide for Founders, Startup Employees, and Executives

Harness Wealth

As a company founder, early startup employee, or small business owner, you may find yourself in a higher tax bracket as your business grows or you realize gains from equity compensation. Donors who contribute to a DAF can deposit cash, securities, or other assets into the fund.

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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events

Darrow Wealth Management

A tech employee at a startup has stock options. With so little time until the end of the year, it may not be feasible to sell a home, business, or other assets unless it was already in the works. Further, if you weren’t planning to sell the asset, it’s usually not advisable to do so for tax reasons alone.

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Satisfying an Advisor’s Quest for Independence as an Employee

Diamond Consultants

Plus, they would be passing up on monetizing in the short term by eschewing a large transition package, in addition to the startup costs associated with setting up a business, leaving many advisors to conclude that independence is just a bridge too far.