Founders and executives face unique situations and tax issues that are distinct from their businesses. Withum can offer an unmatched network of resources designed to ensure you have the skilled assistance necessary to mitigate taxes, maximize wealth and achieve your goals.

What Can Impact You as a Technology Founder?

When it comes to understanding stock options, the list can feel endless – restricted stocks, incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options. As a founder, insight from the planning stage to income-tax forecasting is key.

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As the needs of your business change, so do our services. We provide insight into the compliance and tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions for a smooth transition.

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Founders often seek secondary sales for liquidity. We offer expertise when analyzing due diligence and tax consequences.

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From personal tax to state and local tax to international tax, our experts can help you understand your personal tax liability and maximize after-tax cash flow.

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Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)

Your stock benefits should not be complicated. Our team can identify, document, and help you realize the benefits of founder shares.

Continued Solutions

Of course, we understand that every situation is different, which is why we are dedicated to working with you as a trusted advisor. We continually add and improve our current services to cover any and every situation such:

Consistency at Every Stage

No two businesses are the same and no two founders are, either. That’s why Withum’s dedicated staff delivers individually tailored solutions that look beyond just the next pressing issue. From startup to liquidity, you deserve consistent care and timeliness – and that’s what you can expect at every stage.

Equity Compensation in 60 Seconds

Equity can be complex. However, equity can be a considerable part of compensation packages and can take many forms, including stock options. Withum’s Founders and Tech Executive Services Team is here to help simplify equity compensation and explain some general tax considerations of several types of equity compensation.

QSBS Quick Bites

Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) is one of the most advantageous provisions in the tax code. It refers to stock issued by a qualified small business that meets specific criteria outlined in Sec. 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code. Withum’s Founders and Tech Executives Services Team is here to help you and your company understand the eligibility requirements for QSBS as well as different strategies you can employ to maximize your tax savings.

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Founders and Tech executives face unique situations and issues that are distinct from their businesses. Reach out to our team to learn how we can help you mitigate taxes, maximize wealth and achieve your goals.

Leadership

Christopher M. DeMayo

Partner

New York, NY

Daniel Krolikowski

Whippany, NJ

Zsia Rosmarin

Partner

Whippany, NJ

Tony Panico

Partner

Whippany, NJ