The Sec. 83(b) Election: Save Tax On Restricted Stock Awards

The Sec. 83(b) Election: Save Tax On Restricted Stock Awards

June 5, 2018

Today many employees receive stock-based compensation from their employer as part of their compensation and benefits package. The tax consequences of such compensation can be complex — subject to ordinary-income, capital gains, employment and other taxes. But if you receive restricted stock awards, you might have a tax-saving opportunity in the form of the Section 83(b) election.

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The TCJA Changes Some Rules For Deducting Pass-Through Business Losses

The TCJA Changes Some Rules For Deducting Pass-Through Business Losses

May 29, 2018

It’s not uncommon for businesses to sometimes generate tax losses. But the losses that can be deducted are limited by tax law in some situations. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) further restricts the amount of losses that sole proprietors, partners, S corporation shareholders and, typically, limited liability company (LLC) members can currently deduct — beginning in 2018. This could negatively impact owners of start-ups and businesses facing adverse conditions.

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Do You Need To Adjust Your Withholding?

Do You Need To Adjust Your Withholding?

May 15, 2018

If you received a large refund after filing your 2017 income tax return, you’re probably enjoying the influx of cash. But a large refund isn’t all positive. It also means you were essentially giving the government an interest-free loan. (more…)