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Awards of RSUs can provide tax deferral opportunity

Awards of RSUs can provide tax deferral opportunity Executives and other key employees are often compensated with more than just salary, fringe benefits and bonuses. They may also be awarded stock-based compensation, such as restricted stock or stock options. Another form that’s becoming more common is restricted stock units (RSUs). If RSUs are part of your compensation package, be sure you understand the tax consequences — and a valuable tax … Read more

Why investing in small-business stocks may make more tax sense than ever

Why investing in small-business stocks may make more tax sense than ever By purchasing stock in certain small businesses, you can not only diversify your portfolio but also enjoy preferential tax treatment. And under a provision of the tax extenders act signed into law this past December (the PATH Act), such stock is now even more attractive from a tax perspective. 100% exclusion from gain The PATH Act makes permanent … Read more