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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events

Darrow Wealth Management

A tech employee at a startup has stock options. Excluding any improvements they made to the home, realtor fees, etc., the taxable gain is $1.7M. The surtax will increase the Massachusetts tax liability by $68,000 on the sale of their home.

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

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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.