“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” claimed Benjamin Franklin. But at least with the latter matter, there can be different degrees of severity. Indeed, in some respects, we are generally living in a relatively benign tax environment these days but given the increasingly populist and progressive sentiments … Continued
There are few opportunities that allow you to pay a tax bill now to avoid an even larger tax bill later. Tax Code Section 83(b) does just that. Put simply, Section 83(b) allows taxpayers to be taxed on equity grants, such as vesting stock awards, at the date the grant was made rather than at … Continued
It has become a common practice to take advantage of the charitable deduction when gifting highly appreciated stock to qualified non-profits and charities. What is unknown to many (and now a permanent option thanks to the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012), is that gifting appreciated stock to individuals who qualify for the 0% Federal … Continued