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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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At the Money: How to Pay Less Capital Gains Taxes

The Big Picture

At the Money: How to Pay Less Capital Gains Taxes (January 24, 2024) We’re coming up on tax season, after a banner year for stocks. Successful investors could be looking at a big tax bill from the US government. On this episode of At the Money, we look at direct indexing as a way to manage capital gains taxes.

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

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How to Negotiate Equity in a Private Company or Startup

Darrow Wealth Management

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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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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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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The QSBS Tax Exemption: A Valuable Benefit for Startup Founders and Builders

Brown Advisory

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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