It’s that time of year that many employees are offered compensation or bonuses in the form of RSUs or Stock Options. Navigating the world of employee stock compensation can be complex, but understanding the differences between RSUs and stock options is crucial for making informed decisions about your financial future. 🔒 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): RSUs are grants of company stock that
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Retirement Strategies for Business Owners
1.Balance Reinvestment in Business with Retirement SavingsMany business owners rely solely on their business’s value for retirement savings. However, this strategy comes with numerous risk factors that could impact their retirement plans. Questions about the actual market worth of the business, potential buyers, and potential business failure can arise. Therefore, it’s crucial to simultaneously reinvest in the business while seeking…
Tax Mitigation – By: Matt Tuft
At Insight Asset Management, a common challenge clients bring to our attention is the burden of taxes on their investments. The impact of taxes can significantly eat into an investment portfolio’s returns, so it’s important to mitigate this impact as much as possible.There are a few strategies to help minimize tax liabilities. Firstly, is asset location, which involves strategically placing…
Section 174 Legislative Updates
Join Corporate Tax Advisors’ CEO, Mike Woeber as he dives into the latest updates surrounding Section 174 Capitalization and Amortization, the passing of a new tax bill and the Research and Development Tax Credit.
Topics of discussion include:
– History of Section 174
– 174 Applies to Everyone-regardless of taking the R&D credit in the past or present
– Impact…
M&A Update March 2024
2023 was a year with plenty of challenges for private equity and M&A as a whole:
- PE capital deployed in the US declined by 29.5% on the year and value derived decreased by 26.4%
- PE borrowing rates have remained high and are still near double the levels at which they stood at the start of 2022.
- While not as depressed
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Planning for the Golden Years
By: Dustin DingesIn our practice, one of our focuses is assisting retirees and those on the cusp of retirement through the intricate planning process for their golden years. As individuals start to draw on their hard-earned assets, they are often concerned about ensuring that these assets outlive them. The challenges are multifaceted, influenced by factors such as the size of…
Making Money on I Bonds was Easy, the Tax Paperwork Isn't…
By: Matthew Tuft
They were ripe for the picking, bonds paying 9.62%1! You can’t beat that. With such a high return, many people took advantage of the rate and bought several of these investments. A great move, however, the allure of high returns often comes hand in hand with tax implications that can catch many investors off guard. The rush…
Estate Tax Tips: Seize $13.61 Million Exemption or Wait? Explore Options!
Bitcoin: Efforts at Taxation and Regulation
Is Bitcoin a Security? The SEC is a federal agency that regulates the securities markets within the United States. The SEC enforces certain disclosure requirements and financial filings in the name of protection against market manipulation. Issuers of securities need to be registered with the SEC, as well as financial service firms and the professionals … Continue reading Bitcoin: Efforts…
2023 Last-Minute Year-End Retirement Deductions
The clock continues to tick. Your retirement is one year closer.
You have time before December 31 to take steps that will help you fund the retirement you desire. Here are five things to consider.
1. Establish Your 2023 Retirement Plan
First, a question: Do you have your (or your corporation’s) retirement plan in place?
If not, and if you…