Harness Wealth

MARCH 11, 2024

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. But that doesn’t mean you simply have to accept a higher tax bill.

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Cordant Wealth Partners

JANUARY 28, 2021

Employees of what was formerly Mentor Graphics, now Siemens, may find that they are eligible for Siemens’ Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) and wonder if they should defer their salary and/or bonus into the plan. The Benefits of Deferred Compensation. The Risks of Deferred Compensation Plans. Tax Benefits.

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Zajac Group

MARCH 20, 2023

Reason #2 – A Belief that the Stock Will Go Up: Fear of missing out, or fear of making a mistake on the sale of your stock (particularly if it has been outperforming), may influence your decision not to sell and diversify. Reason #5 – Tax Tradeoffs: So much of equity compensation and the decision to sell (or not sell) is tied to income tax.

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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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Zajac Group

JANUARY 10, 2023

After all, there is plenty to think about if you’ve been granted equity compensation. You might become mired in taxing technicalities, including AMT calculations. Can’t decide how to decide what to do with your equity compensation? One way around this, particularly for executives, may be to establish a 10b5-1 plan.

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Zoe Financial

MARCH 22, 2023

Not all income is created equal – and different income sources also carry other consequences , especially regarding taxes. For example, the money you will withdraw from a Roth IRA would be tax-free, and some retirees jump in early to use their Roth IRA accounts. However, this is a mistake.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

The standard, however, is often used haphazardly, invoked as a sales tool by dual-registered advisors who want to virtue signal, only to be abandoned in a legal context by those same advisors who backpedal into being “just a salesperson.” Let’s talk about it. It’s about how you behave and the operational standards you follow.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 19, 2022

At their most basic level, executive compensation plans are designed to attract, retain and motivate top talent and leadership. But truly successful plans are designed to be much more than providing a high salary to a key employee – they support the business’s philosophies, values, and mission. .

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Nationwide Financial

MARCH 6, 2023

Even if a client believes they would not be subject to estate or gift tax under current law, you may want to re-examine the value of their assets to determine whether they exceed a lower exemption amount. Tax season has begun, and it’s not too early to think about planning for the 2023 tax year.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MAY 9, 2025

Restricted stock awards are different than restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options, and other forms of stock compensation. The restricted stock tax treatment, especially the ability to make an 83(b) election, is particularly important if you have RSAs. This guide will walk you through the key aspects of your RSA grant.

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Taxes Startup Wealth Management Planning 85

Zajac Group

MAY 20, 2025

If youre offered incentive stock options (ISOs) as part of your compensation package, you have an exciting opportunity ahead to build significant wealth. The key is to know what, exactly, youre being given, when your tax bill may be impacted, and how to incorporate your equity comp into your greater financial plan.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MAY 9, 2025

Restricted stock awards are different than restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options, and other forms of stock compensation. The restricted stock tax treatment, especially the ability to make an 83(b) election, is particularly important if you have RSAs. This guide will walk you through the key aspects of your RSA grant.

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