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Illinois Digital Asset Tax Act Draws Scrutiny as Repeal Effort Emerges

Illinois’ newly enacted state budget includes the Digital Asset Tax Act (DATA), a transactional tax regime aimed at certain digital asset activities. DATA is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027, and would impose a 0.2% tax that covered service providers must collect, separately state, report, and remit to the Illinois Department of Revenue. The…

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The safe harbor rule works in your favor, but only if it is utilized ahead of time rather than after a penalty notice arrives. A little planning turns tax season from a stressful scramble into a routine.
The Safe Harbor Rule Every Founder Should Know

You filed an extension expecting to owe nothing, then a penalty notice shows up in the mail anyway. If this has happened to you, you are not doing anything wrong on purpose, you are just running into the U.S. estimated tax system. The core idea is that taxes in America are on a pay-as-you-go system….

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The E-Suite Interviews

The E-Suite Interviews is a podcast mini-series spotlighting the builders redefining modern e-commerce.

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Founded in Tech Podcast

Tune into Founded in Tech as we engage in insightful interviews with technology professionals and industry experts who discuss the challenges, success stories, and innovations within the industry.

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Series FF stock is a special class of equity typically issued to founders at the time of incorporation.
What Is Series FF Stock? A Founder-Friendly Alternative to Redemption Rights

Founders often face a difficult balancing act: providing investors with downside protection while maintaining flexibility for future growth. Traditional redemption rights can protect investors, but they may also create cash flow burdens and unintended tax consequences. Series FF stock offers an alternative approach that can help align founder and investor interests while preserving important tax…

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IPO Readiness for Tech Startups: Key SEC Compliance Steps to Start 24 Months Out

Going public is more than a capital-raising event. It represents a significant transformation in how a company manages financial reporting, internal controls, governance, and investor communications. For technology companies, the process can feel daunting. Companies must prepare for Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) compliance, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) audits, S-1 registration statement preparation, guardrails around the…

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