Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In November 2022, proponents of the Massachusetts ‘millionaires’ tax (question 1) won their bid to nearly double the income tax rate on individuals with taxable income over $1M a year. As proposed, the new legislation would increase these tax rates to 9% and perhaps even 16% , respectively, starting in 2023.

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Cordant Wealth Partners

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

409(a) Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans present one of these opportunities. You willingly forgo income today with the faith that your company will survive many years into the future to make good on this liability to you—all for a tax benefit that tips the odds in your favor. The Benefits of Deferred Compensation Plans.

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Cordant Wealth Partners

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Typically, Intel offers as part of a layoff package a certain number of weeks of pay plus payout of earned benefits and bonus. Severance pay: Severance at Intel is typically structured as a fixed number of weeks + weeks based on the length of service. Tax planning for a transition out of Intel is critical.

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Carson Wealth

MAY 4, 2023

The intent of stock option compensation is to align the interests of the employees with that of the company: The employee’s compensation increases as the stock price increases. Stock options can be either qualified or non-qualified, and the primary difference is how they are taxed.

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Cordant Wealth Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Source: Levels.fyi Planning opportunities with salary: Contribute to your 401(k), HSA, and (for those Level 67+) Deferred Compensation accounts to reduce your taxes today. Microsoft Compensation: Bonuses Bonuses are paid annually in September at Microsoft and typically range from 0-40% of your base pay.

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Cordant Wealth Partners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Planning opportunities with salary: Contribute to your 401(k), HSA, and (for those Level 67+) Deferred Compensation accounts to reduce your taxes today. The higher your level, the higher percentage of y our total compensation this cash bonus will represent. Stock compensation at Microsoft is offered via RSUs.

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