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What Does an IPO Mean for Stock Options? What Happens to Employees When a Company Goes Public

Darrow Wealth Management

Exercise strategy: Timing: Consider the tax implications of exercising vested options before or after the IPO, timing of sales, and tax planning opportunities. Cash flow: Depending on the type of equity you have, exercising can be challenging given tax implications and having cash to buy the stock.

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Waterfall Wealth Management: A Strategic Approach

Yardley Wealth Management

Waterfall Wealth vs. Traditional Investment Strategies Traditional investment strategies focus on diversification, risk tolerance, and asset allocation across stocks, bonds, and real estate. Peace of mind – Offers clarity and confidence in financial decision-making. While effective, they often lack a prioritization system.

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ISOs vs. NSOs and the Tax Implications [Updated for 2025]

Harness Wealth

Both ISOs and NSOs follow vesting schedules that determine when options become exercisable, with taxation occurring at exercise and sale points. However, when exercised, holders must calculate the spread between strike price and fair market value for Alternative Minimum Tax purposes.

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Considering Your Incentive Stock Options: Some Caveats About Taking a Qualified Disposition

Zajac Group

Why not make best use of your tax-planning powers when you do? At a glance, it would seem qualified dispositions are the way to go: Qualified dispositions: Proceeds are taxed at (usually lower) long-term capital gains rates. Disqualified dispositions: Proceeds are subject to various (usually higher) tax rates.

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What You Need To Know About Taxes and Investing

Workable Wealth

Below are three main types of tax you might deal with when investing. Capital Gains Tax Capital gains tax is triggered when you make money, or realize a gain, on an investment. This comes from the sale of an investment at a higher price than what you paid. Sounds simple right?

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Mastering Finances with a Certified Investment/Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

Their primary objective is to help clients make informed investment decisions, manage risks, and achieve financial objectives. Investment advisors analyze market trends, assess the client’s economic situation, and develop personalized investment strategies tailored to their goals and risk tolerance.

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Tender Offers: A Comprehensive Guide for Startup Employees

Harness Wealth

Tender offers, such as in the case of Stripe, are not always large enough to buy every share of the company, and in such cases, there might be restrictions on which employees or types of equity are eligible to participate in the sale. Do You Owe Taxes In A Tender Offer? What happens if the tender offer is oversubscribed?

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