Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have emerged as powerful tools that deliver this exact combination, providing immediate tax advantages while offering flexibility to recommend grants to qualified organizations over time. DAFs also introduce welcome simplification at tax time by consolidating multiple charitable activities under a single receipt.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 30, 2024

For founders, employees, and executives with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election can be a powerful tax planning tool. When you make an 83(b) election, you’re opting to pay tax on unvested shares now, instead of when the stock vests. In tax lingo, this is known as substantial risk of forfeiture.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

As dynamic as the secondary market may be, secondaries come with complex tax implications that can significantly impact returns if not properly managed. What are the tax implications of secondary transactions? What are the tax challenges in secondary transactions? What tax strategies optimize secondary investments?

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

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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Harness Wealth

MARCH 6, 2025

As is traditional, the 2025 IRS tax filing deadline is April 15th. In this guide, well explore the 2025 tax extension process, the reasons for requesting an extension, and how a tax advisor from Harness can help you. Table of Contents What is a tax extension? Why do I need a tax extension? This is not the case.

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Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Working for a startup can pay off big financially, but a lot must go right along the way. If you are considering taking a job at a startup or private company with plans for an exit, there’s a lot to consider before accepting an offer. Here are some considerations for how to negotiate equity in a private company or startup.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: Holistiplan, after achieving success with its tax planning and analysis software, has announced an investment from Lead Edge Capital, signaling that it may be ready to expand into other financial planning areas beyond tax – (..)

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

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. For example: How much do you need to budget for taxes?

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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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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 12, 2022

investmentnews.com) Tax planning Why financial advisers need to be careful when offering tax advice. kitces.com) Tax planning is an ongoing process. riaintel.com) Older Americans are planning to stay in the homes. kitces.com) When is 'superfunding' a 529 plan the right move?

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Darrow Wealth Management

APRIL 23, 2025

For individuals with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election has the potential to greatly reduce taxes on stock options or restricted stock. Section 83(b) of the tax code gives individuals the ability to accelerate the taxation of their unvested equity grant. What is an 83(b) election?

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 16, 2025

These accounts typically offer stronger privacy protections as well as favorable tax regimes that can enhance your wealth preservation strategy. exposes you to localized risks that can come from changing political regimes, new tax laws, economic downturns, inflationary periods, and more. However, it is important to use them ethically.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Tim Steffen, director of tax planning for Baird. riabiz.com) This startup wants to make it easier to borrow against whole life insurance policies. morningstar.com) Michael Kitces and Carl Richards talk about repurposing lessons from clients for content. Budge looks to solve this.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The QSBS Tax Exemption: A Valuable Benefit for Startup Founders and Builders ajackson Tue, 10/12/2021 - 08:00 The Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax exemption may allow you to avoid 100% of the capital gains taxes incurred when you sell a stake in a startup or small business.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The QSBS Tax Exemption: A Valuable Benefit for Startup Founders and Builders. The Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax exemption may allow you to avoid 100% of the capital gains taxes incurred when you sell a stake in a startup or small business. Tue, 10/12/2021 - 08:00. you are a non-corporate taxpayer.

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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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Harness Wealth

MAY 31, 2022

Using Equity Tax Insights from Harness Wealth. Whether you’re making $50,000 or $5,000,000 of W-2 income, there are only so many actions you can take to dramatically change your tax burden. With company equity, the tax treatment of those profits can be radically different. Making a plan. Minimizing Regular Taxes.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

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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Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

These numbers show an opportunity for tax practices to build deeper, meaningful relationships with their clients, helping them to navigate some of life’s most challenging financial decisions. And you’ll see in our Q&A below, that tax advisors can bring estate planning into the conversation early on in a client relationship.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 30, 2024

For founders, employees, and executives with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election can be a powerful tax planning tool. When you make an 83(b) election, you’re opting to pay tax on unvested shares now, instead of when the stock vests. In tax lingo, this is known as substantial risk of forfeiture.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 5, 2023

From quarterly estimated tax planning to equity compensation and crypto tax planning, diversifying your service offerings can not only set you apart from the competition, it can also help you significantly grow your revenue and retain clients.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 24, 2024

6 tax strategies for incentive stock options and AMT Triggering the alternative minimum tax isn’t the end of the world, but you don’t want to do it by accident. Exercise ISOs early in the year to manage or avoid AMT To get long-term capital gains tax treatment, you need to hold ISOs through the end of the year of exercise.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

The timing of when you exercise your stock options is important as certain situations can be far more advantageous from a tax and financial standpoint than others. But before purchasing shares, startup employees need to be aware of the potential tax implications. Each has different tax implications. Taxes, for one.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2023

Equity compensation is a popular strategy used by startups to attract and retain top talent, and it can sometimes result in significant financial rewards for founders and employees alike. However, realizing the value of equity can be rare, particularly when the company has no immediate plans to go public. How Do Tender Offers Work?

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 10, 2023

Whether you’re in venture capital, private equity, or angel investing, it’s important to understand the tax implications of your investment income. One of the unique characteristics of carried interest is that it is taxed as a capital gain rather than ordinary income. K-1 forms are reported on an individual’s tax return.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Key Takeaways: The Harness Marketplace allows your tax firm to be paired with high-value tax clients whose unique needs align with your expertise. The Harness Marketplace attracts employees, founders, and investors in tech, healthcare, management consulting, and other high-earning industries who need help managing complex tax needs.

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Harness Wealth

MAY 2, 2025

Understanding the tax implications is crucial when considering the best business structure for your venture. However, navigating the tax landscape for an LLC can be complex, as it involves various filing requirements, tax benefits, and strategic planning opportunities. LLCs also offer flexible management structures.

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Harness Wealth

MAY 2, 2025

Understanding the tax implications is crucial when considering the best business structure for your venture. However, navigating the tax landscape for an LLC can be complex, as it involves various filing requirements, tax benefits, and strategic planning opportunities. LLCs also offer flexible management structures.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 24, 2024

6 tax strategies for incentive stock options and AMT Triggering the alternative minimum tax isn’t the end of the world, but you don’t want to do it by accident. Exercise ISOs early in the year to manage or avoid AMT To get long-term capital gains tax treatment, you need to hold ISOs through the end of the year of exercise.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 5, 2024

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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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Tax implications of exercising and selling stock options If you have stock options as a large part of your income, taxes are especially important. How stock options are taxed depends on the type of options you have and your sale and exercise strategy. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t need to pay taxes!

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 5, 2024

It’s key to understand the tax implications of a secondary sale of private company stock. In some situations, transactions can trigger the higher short-term capital gains tax rate or be taxed as compensation. Understand Tax Implications Selling private company stock can have significant tax implications.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 24, 2024

What do you need to optimally complete and file your taxes? This article covers a comprehensive list of the most common forms, documents, and information needed to file taxes. If you need a cheat sheet, download our 1-page tax prep checklist. Use this tax prep checklist as a tool to save time ahead of tax filing.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this guide, we explore the four main types of tax professionals and the benefits of working with a tax advisor to help navigate challenging tax scenarios. We’ll dive into what a tax advisor does, and help you make an informed decision about which type of tax professional is right for you.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Key Takeaways: T ax Season Start: The IRS will likely begin accepting 2024 tax returns between January 15 and 31, 2025. Key Deadlines: The federal tax filing deadline (Tax Day) is April 15, 2025, with an extension deadline of October 15, 2025. Document Deadlines: Most key tax forms (W-2, 1099, etc.)

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Filing taxes for the first time as a new limited liability company (LLC) owner can feel overwhelming. Between understanding your tax obligations, gathering the required documentation, and making the right deductions, the process may seem daunting. As a result, the LLC does not file a separate business tax return.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 28, 2023

If you earn income from various sources throughout the year, such as equity windfalls, venture capital fund distributions, crypto investments, and sales, or small business income, you will need to pay estimated quarterly taxes. Table of Contents What Are Estimated Quarterly Taxes?

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