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Expecting a Windfall from Stock Options or Selling a Business? New Tax Proposals May Cost You.

Tax planning for a sudden liquidity event just got more complicated. If you're expecting a big windfall from selling a business or employee stock options after an IPO or acquisition, you may be following the Build Back Better tax proposals. As currently drafted, the bill introduces new taxes on high…

Kristin McKennaNovember 16, 2021

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How to Sell Your Business: What to Do Before, During, and After the Sale

The time has finally come: you're ready to sell your business. Planning for the sale of a small business may seem daunting. Perhaps you're not sure where to begin or how to go about selling a business. To make the process as easy and profitable as possible, you'll want to…

Kristin McKennaMay 24, 2021

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What To Do With The Money From The Sale Of Your Business

After selling your business, you may receive a lump sum in cash. Deciding how to allocate and invest the proceeds after selling your business is a big decision that requires careful planning. If you are expecting a sudden windfall, develop a plan to invest the money so you're not sitting…

Kristin McKennaApril 26, 2021

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Small Business Owners: There’s Still Time to Save on Taxes (and for Retirement) with a SEP IRA

Update: The IRS has delayed the 2019 tax filing deadline until July 15th, 2020. Accordingly, the latest date to fund a SEP IRA for the 2019 tax year is July 15, 2020. A SEP IRA offers business owners the benefits of accelerated retirement contributions from a workplace retirement plan with…

Kristin McKennaMarch 12, 2020

401(k) Plans Business owners Employee benefits Retirement Planning SEP IRA Solo 401(k)Updated for 2021

3 Retirement Plans for Small Businesses: How They Compare

What's the best retirement plan for small businesses? Business owners with employees have several options: traditional 401(k) plan, SIMPLE 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, and SEP IRA are the most popular. The best option will depend on factors unique to your business such as budget, employee makeup and funding goals (for yourself,…

Kristin McKennaJanuary 7, 2020

Business owners Retirement Planning Secure Act Solo 401(k)Tax planning Updated for 2021

Small Business Retirement Plans with Tax Benefits for Solos, Part-timers, or Companies with Employees

Updated for 2021. Self-employed business owners and entrepreneurs working for themselves part-time have a lot of flexibility when it comes to saving for retirement and managing their taxes. Though self-employed retirement plans are quite easy to set up and fund, there are some deadlines to be aware of. Particularly for…

Kristin McKennaOctober 15, 2019

Business owners Financial Planning Solo 401(k)

What to Do Before Quitting Your Job to Start a Business

Before you quitting a corporate job to start a business, it's important to properly prepare for the transition. Getting your personal finances organized and properly set up before making the jump helps reduce risk and gives you more time to focus on the new venture. Take stock of what you'll…

Kristin McKennaJuly 25, 2019

401(k) Plans 403(b) Plans Business owners Retirement Planning Secure Act SEP IRA Solo 401(k)Updated for 2021

Two Jobs, Two 401(k)s? Contributing to Multiple 401(k) Plans

Can I contribute to more than one retirement plan? This is a common question for individuals that have more than one job or run their own business part-time. Many workers in this situation wonder if they can contribute to two 401(k)s at once. Yes, you can have multiple active 401(k)s,…

Kristin McKennaMarch 29, 2017

401(k) Plans Business owners Infographics Retirement Planning SEP IRA Solo 401(k)Tax planning Updated for 2021

SEP IRA vs Solo 401(k): What’s the Best Retirement Plan for Small Business Owners?

Updated for 2021. Business owners have several retirement plans to choose from. For small companies, the SEP IRA and Solo 401(k) are the most common. What are the pros and cons of the SEP IRA vs Solo 401(k)? Determining which plan is best suited for you will depend on certain…

Kristin McKennaFebruary 8, 2017

401(k) Plans Business owners Retirement Planning Solo 401(k)Updated for 2021

Self-Employed Retirement Plan: Solo 401(k) for Business Owners Without Employees

If you're looking for a self-employed 401(k) look no further than the Solo 401(k) plan. The Individual (or Solo) 401(k) plan is very similar to a Traditional 401(k) plan, only designed for business owners with no employees. Compared to the other types of retirement plans typically used by small business…

Kristin McKennaDecember 7, 2016

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