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Tax Planning for Startup Founders and Employees

Harness Wealth

Cost-saving tax planning can be much more difficult to implement after your company is well-established and has reached the stage where an IPO, merger, or acquisition becomes a likely event. The first three options are pass-through entities, so profits and losses are distributed to the owners who are taxed on them.

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Tax Planning for When Your Startup is Going Through an Acquisition

Harness Wealth

Founders, board members, and employees of startups that get acquired can experience tax consequences as a result of a liquidity event. It’s imperative to plan for the tax implications so you can be prepared to pay what you owe the IRS.

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The Ultimate Guide to State Residency and Tax Planning for Startup Founders and Remote Tech Employees

Harness Wealth

However, it is important to keep in mind that different states and territories have varying tax laws and some may be more favorable than others. So before you set off on your big move, consider the specific tax implications of doing so. Who knows, you might even find a more tax-friendly destination along the way.

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Adviser links: the long road

Abnormal Returns

investmentnews.com) Tax planning Why financial advisers need to be careful when offering tax advice. kitces.com) Tax planning is an ongoing process. blogs.cfainstitute.org) Advisers How the SEC now regulates investment performance advertising. riaintel.com) Older Americans are planning to stay in the homes.

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Average Fees for Tax Advisors in 2024

Harness Wealth

Tax advisors, and other tax professionals , offer services from preparing and filing annual tax returns to comprehensive tax strategies that help minimize taxes and preserve wealth over time. In this guide, we’ll explore the average fees of tax advisors in the US for 2024.

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Switching Jobs and Your Startup Equity: What You Need to Know

Harness Wealth

If you’re a startup employee, chances are you earn stock options or grants as part of your compensation package. Startups typically follow a three to four year vesting schedule, with shares gradually being distributed monthly after one full year on the job (that one-year mark is known as the cliff).

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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events

Darrow Wealth Management

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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