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83(b) Election: Tax Strategies for Unvested Company Stock

Darrow Wealth Management

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. It can also preclude some tax planning strategies down the road.

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The Ultimate Guide to Taxes on Secondaries

Harness Wealth

State and local taxes Secondary funds and their investors may face various state and local taxes, including income tax, franchise tax, and property tax. These taxes can vary significantly depending on the location of the fund, its investors, and its investments. FIRPTA planning using a U.S.

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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. This type of stock option is only taxed upon the sale of the stock, and the valuation requirements are less stringent.

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83(b) Election: Tax Strategies for Unvested Company Stock

Darrow Wealth Management

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. It can also preclude some tax planning strategies down the road.

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6 Tax Strategies for Incentive Stock Options and AMT

Darrow Wealth Management

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. If the stock drops significantly during the year and you keep holding the shares, you could still trigger the AMT at the old, much higher, valuation.

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Selling a Business? Brokers Share Tips on How to Maximize the Sale Price

Darrow Wealth Management

Make your business more sellable later by getting advice now Business brokers often recommend getting a valuation done years before expecting to sell the company. Both professionals often help sellers with valuation, find/vet potential buyers, advise on deal structure/terms, etc.

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6 Tax Strategies for Incentive Stock Options and AMT

Darrow Wealth Management

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. If the stock drops significantly during the year and you keep holding the shares, you could still trigger the AMT at the old, much higher, valuation.

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