If you held shares affected by the Scale AI Meta transaction, you may have received a large Form 1099-DIV. Here is what that cash payment means for your taxes, in plain terms. What we’re seeing with the Scale AI Meta transaction This tax season, we’ve worked through many cases involving transactions like the Scale AI
A real estate investment trust (REIT) lets investors own income-producing real estate through shares. REITs get special tax treatment. However, to form a real estate investment trust, a company must meet strict organizational, operational, distribution and compliance rules. Here is how to start a REIT, and the rules it must follow. How to start a
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One advantage of running a business as a partnership is the right to make special allocations of tax items among the partners. You get the same option if you run your business as an LLC taxed as a partnership. This guide explains how special allocations work and why they matter. What are special allocations? A
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Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are a common form of equity compensation, especially in the tech and startup sectors. If you’re based in California—particularly in the Bay Area—RSUs may play a significant role in your overall compensation package. At Flex Tax and Consulting Group, we regularly advise clients in San Francisco, Castro Valley, and throughout the
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Angel investors and founders often overlook one of the biggest tax breaks for startups. Section 1202 lets you exclude some or all of your gain when you sell qualified small business stock (QSBS). Although people sometimes call it a credit, it is actually an exclusion from income. And for a successful exit, it can save
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RSU: Two reasons to sell the shares as soon as the RSU vest are: If you were paid a cash bonus, you wouldn’t use the money to buy company stock. So turn the stock bonus into cash by selling the shares immediately. You need to save for short-term goals (e.g., a down payment). It’s better
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Restricted stock units (RSUs) are one of the most common ways companies share ownership with employees. If you work at a public company or a late-stage startup, you may already have them. This guide explains how restricted stock units work, how they are valued and, most importantly, how is RSU taxed at each stage, from
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Qualified small business stock (QSBS) can let founders, employees and investors sell C corporation shares partly or fully free of federal income tax. The benefit comes from Section 1202 of the tax code. However, the rules are strict, and the 2025 tax law changed them for stock issued after July 4, 2025. This guide explains
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You’ve submitted your tax return for the year, so now what do you do? Instead of shoving all your records into a disheveled pile in a closet, now is a good time to get organized. Here are some tips on organizing tax records after you file to make sure you’re ahead of the game next year.
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Depending on your business type, there are different ways to prepare and file your taxes. When it’s time to file a federal income tax return for your small business, there are various ways you can do it, depending on whether you run the business as a sole proprietorship or use a legal entity such as
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Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Starting a company today is both harder and easier than ever before. It is more challenging because a larger number of opportunities have been capitalized on, and a greater number of people appear to be trying. If you are thinking of starting a company, then one
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