Tag: Deferred comp

83(b) Election When You Reside in California: PIT vs Franchise Tax (2025 Guide)

Introduction Filing an 83(b) election in 2025 can save you thousands in long-term capital gains but if you’re a California resident, it comes with a twist: you must consider both Personal Income Tax (PIT) and the Franchise Tax Board’s rules. This blog unpacks the intersection of IRC §83(b) with California PIT reporting, state-sourced equity income, […]

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California 409A Valuation Discounts: State Tax Footnotes Investors Read

Introduction Your startup’s 409A valuation isn’t just about issuing stock options it’s a due diligence magnet for investors and auditors alike. But here’s the twist for 2025: California investors are combing through state tax footnotes, especially for valuation discounts. In this guide, we cover how 409A valuation discounts affect California state tax reporting and how […]

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