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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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 24, 2023

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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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As the year comes to a close, now is the time to review potential financial moves to help minimize your tax burden heading into 2025. Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Find your next tax advisor at Harness today. Starting at $2,500.

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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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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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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

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

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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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

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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Cordant Wealth Partners

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We also get you up to speed on the tax benefits of using a DAF. If you've heard of a DAF and are curious about incorporating it into your giving and tax planning strategy, this article is for you. Key Takeaways: Contributions to a donor-advised fund reduce your tax bill in the year your contribution is made.

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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

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 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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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

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 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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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 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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Harness Wealth

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In particular, I believe Harness’ unique insight around the complexity and importance of tax planning is very differentiated and powerful. One of the key unlocks for startup employees is thoughtful tax planning for their equity and crypto investments, and Harness has managed to bring tax to the forefront of their experience.

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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Within the accounting profession, Client Accounting Services (CAS) has emerged as a pivotal offering for entrepreneurial CPAs wishing to help their clients with more than just annual tax filings. Core components of CAS involve bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning & compliance services customized for each client.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 23, 2023

In this article, we explain Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), their popularity as a form of equity compensation, and how to best minimize tax liability on any RSUs you may have now or in the future. How are restricted stock units taxed? The first is upon vesting when your RSUs are subject to the ordinary income tax.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If you invested in a startup or small business (founders, employee exercise of stock options, business owner), you need to know about qualified small business stock. If eligible, you may be able to exclude up to 100% of the gain from federal taxes when you sell your shares through the capital gains tax exclusion.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 18, 2022

In this article on evaluating startup offers, we discuss: What’s typically shared about equity? How much will I be able to net after taxes? For tax purposes, those initial shares have a very low value (typically a fraction of a cent). How much will I be able to net after taxes? This could make your gains tax free.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 9, 2023

While it may seem like a luxury that is only available to the wealthy, anyone is capable of building an effective financial plan and putting it into action. Without effective personal financial management, you risk losing money to poor budgeting, poor tax planning, or even just to inflation.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 8, 2024

RSAs offer more flexibility with tax timing via an 83(b) election, but RSUs are simpler since you’re taxed only when they vest. Taxation of RSAs : You can choose to pay taxes right when you receive the shares ( using a Section 83(b) election ), based on the stock’s value at that time. You don’t own the shares until they vest.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 3, 2023

How do taxes work in a tender offer? Stripe is facing a hefty tax bill associated with the equity compensation of its many employees. If a Stripe IPO were to happen before then, employees would sell their shares and use some of the proceeds to cover their own personal taxes. How do taxes work in a tender offer?

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 24, 2023

In this article, we’ll define some of the most common forms of equity compensation issued by startups and established companies alike, including RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, and more. Additionally, because the shares are not your property until the vesting date, no taxes are owed until the vesting date. How are RSUs taxed?

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 9, 2023

Each type of equity has its own tax implications, which we’ll explain below: ISOs and NSOs If you have ISOs or NSOs, exercising your options before the IPO date can provide many tax benefits. Another consideration is that exercising your options will come with capital gains taxes.

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Bell Investment Advisors

JUNE 16, 2022

Tax Matters. Once your needs are covered, you’re ready to create your plan. Start by getting clear on gift and estate tax laws. In 2022, anyone can give any recipient up to $16,000 in assets per year without owing federal gift taxes. Transfers over that amount are subject to a tax rate of up to 40%.

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