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Should You Exercise Your Options Before an IPO or Acquisition? Questions to Ask First

Should You Exercise Your Options Before an IPO or Acquisition? Questions to Ask First

by Sara Raby | May 5, 2026 | blog, Flow-Through Tax Services, Individual Tax, Life Sciences Tax, Technology Tax

For many employees with equity compensation, deciding whether to exercise stock options before an IPO (initial public offering) or acquisition can feel urgent. The upside is easy to imagine: a potential liquidity event, a lower strike price today, and the chance to...
Understanding the Accumulated Earnings Tax: What Founders and CFOs Need to Know

Understanding the Accumulated Earnings Tax: What Founders and CFOs Need to Know

by Dana Borys | May 19, 2025 | Cannabis Tax, Corporate Tax Services, Life Sciences Tax, Technology Tax

For closely held corporations, retaining profits may seem like a sound strategy for reinvestment or risk mitigation. But when earnings exceed what’s considered “reasonable” for business needs, the IRS may step in with a steep penalty—known as the Accumulated Earnings...

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