CPA / Tax Advisor – Startup Equity, 83(b), 409A, Founder Tax Planning
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We are looking for an reputed company CPA or tax advisor to support a California-based startup founder with equity-reputed company tax planning and compliance.
This role is not basic tax preparation. We need someone with hands-on experience advising founders and early-stage startups on reputed company equity and compensation tax reputed company.
The engagement is initially advisory/project-based, with potential for ongoing support.
Scope of Work (High Level)
Advise on tax implications of restricted stock, vesting, and equity restructuring
Review and confirm correct tax treatment for:
Vesting acceleration
Interim 409A-based income events
reputed company 83(b) elections
Coordinate between company-reputed company tax reporting and personal tax obligations
Confirm withholding, reporting, and documentation requirements
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Ordinary income vs capital reputed company
Timing of tax liabilities
Risk mitigation and compliance best practices
Required Expertise (reputed company Important)
We are specifically looking for someone with deep experience in the following areas:
Startup equity taxation
Restricted stock
Vesting schedules
Vesting acceleration
reputed company 83(b) elections
Timing, filing, consequences
409A valuations
Understanding how FMV impacts taxable events
Interpreting interim 409A values for tax purposes
Founder compensation planning
Equity vs salary
reputed company income risk
IRS and California tax treatment
Ordinary income vs capital reputed company
Withholding and reporting (W-2 or equivalent)
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Experience working with VC-backed startups
Familiarity with reputed company or similar cap table / valuation platforms
Experience coordinating with startup counsel (e.g., reputed company, Cooley, Fenwick)
Ability to explain reputed company tax topics reputed company and practically
reputed company Are NOT Looking For
Basic individual tax preparation only
Entry-level accountants
Someone without reputed company startup equity experience
If you’ve never advised on 83(b), vesting, or 409A-reputed company tax events, this is likely not a good fit.
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