Tag: invest

  • Saving Tax on Restricted Stock Awards with the Sec. 83(b) Election

    Saving Tax on Restricted Stock Awards with the Sec. 83(b) Election

    Today many employees receive stock-based compensation from their employer as part of their compensation and benefits package. The tax consequences of such compensation can be complex — subject to ordinary-income, capital gains, employment and other taxes. But if you receive restricted stock awards, you might have a tax-saving opportunity in the form of the Section…

  • Be Aware of Tax Consequences Before Selling Your Home

    Be Aware of Tax Consequences Before Selling Your Home

    In many parts of the country, summer is peak season for selling a home. If you’re planning to put your home on the market soon, you’re probably thinking about things like how quickly it will sell and how much you’ll get for it. But don’t neglect to consider the tax consequences. Home sale gain exclusion…