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Receiving startup stock? File this first for tax savings! The 83(b) Election

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  Startup equity: millionaire-maker or massive tax bill? This article breaks down stock options, restricted stock, and the critical 83(b) election you can’t afford to ignore. If you’ve just joined a startup, congratulations! You’ve probably heard the stories—that little piece of paper, that “equity promise,” that could be a lottery ticket. But let’s be real:…