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A Guide to Private Company Tender Offers and Their Tax Implications
Sep 21, 2025

A Guide to Private Company Tender Offers and Their Tax Implications

Most employees with stock options make one costly mistake during a tender offer. Here is how to avoid it and make a smart decision with your equity.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Equity CompensationEquity Compensation
Do Stock Options Qualify for QSBS? How Timing and the $75M Asset Cap Affect Your Taxes
Jul 13, 2025

Do Stock Options Qualify for QSBS? How Timing and the $75M Asset Cap Affect Your Taxes

QSBS benefits don’t start until you exercise. Wait too long and you can lose tax-free gains worth hundreds of thousands. Here’s how to plan ahead.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
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What Should You Do With a Concentrated Stock Position?
May 18, 2025

What Should You Do With a Concentrated Stock Position?

Holding too much company stock creates risk, tax traps, and tough choices. Here’s how to match your priorities to the right strategy.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Equity CompensationEquity Compensation
What Happens to Your Stock Options and RSUs in an Acquisition?
May 03, 2025

What Happens to Your Stock Options and RSUs in an Acquisition?

Equity isn’t one-size-fits-all. Cash, stock swaps, AMT, and vesting rules all shape your payout. Here’s how to decode the fine print.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
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Should You Hold or Sell ESPP Shares? Taxes, Risks, and a Smarter Selling Strategy
Mar 29, 2025

Should You Hold or Sell ESPP Shares? Taxes, Risks, and a Smarter Selling Strategy

Many employees hold ESPP stock too long chasing tax breaks, only to watch gains vanish. Here’s how to create a better plan.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Equity CompensationEquity Compensation
How Are ISOs and NSOs Taxed? Understanding Stock Options and the AMT Trap
Mar 15, 2025

How Are ISOs and NSOs Taxed? Understanding Stock Options and the AMT Trap

Exercising stock options can create surprise tax bills. Here’s the difference between ISOs, NSOs, and how AMT fits in.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Equity CompensationEquity Compensation
What Happens When RSUs Vest? Tax Withholding, Income, and Capital Gains Explained
Mar 01, 2025

What Happens When RSUs Vest? Tax Withholding, Income, and Capital Gains Explained

RSUs create two taxable events: income at vesting and potential gains at sale. Here’s how to avoid surprise tax bills.

Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP
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