This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Are there issues? Issues like Airbnb and the taxi hailing will get solved with improved communication with city government. That''s going to affect our tech community--not a year from now, or even five, but if we can''t educate and inspire our kids, we''re going to fill this pain for decades to come.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Tens of millions of people in the US rely on IRAs to save money tax-free for their retirement. I am sure they are proposing this to prevent wealthy people like me from using the tax shield of the IRA to invest in private businesses. I have railed about this set of issues here at AVC since I started blogging almost twenty years ago now.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

We have structural employment issues : The official unemployment rate in the US is hovering just below 10% but “true” unemployment is much higher when you account for those that have stopped looking or taken part-time employment and in key states like California and Michigan we’re downright hurting.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 1, 2020

We will see carbon taxed like the vice that it is in most countries around the world this decade, including in the US. All of these things and many more will cause the capital markets to focus on and fund the climate issue to the detriment of many other sectors. This is the decade we will begin to see this re-allocation of capital.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 10, 2010

He gave a simple graph that showed that 4 years of incarceration costs tax payers approximately $130,000 per inmate, which is more than it would cost to educate that same person in a basic private school for the entirety of k-12. we’re paying for it in tax payer dollars down the line. It is actually a problem for us all because.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 5, 2010

January 2009 where he said in a column on Tax Cuts for Teachers : “One of the smartest stimulus moves we could make would be to eliminate federal income taxes on all public schoolteachers so more talented people would choose these careers. We need to create jobs in this country.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

But they are also a tax on your time with portfolio companies, looking for new investments, running your shop and honestly they are a tax on your family life. You can’t have this many quality issues and still protect his job. Twitter, LinkedIn, Salesforce not to mention Disney, Warner, GM, P&G.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 6, 2013

Shouldn''t we just mail you a check in a few years if it works, and let you know when it''s a tax write-off if it doesn''t? Obviously, investors might have a few issues with that--for obvious reasons. But, why then, other than "Because we want to know what''s going on," should entrepreneurs make investor communication a priority?

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

APRIL 27, 2021

I think it is a good thing to revisit the ways a company does things and make changes when issues arise. Companies can do that tax efficiently and employees cannot. And posting these changes publicly so that others can see them and think about them is very helpful. I had chats with a number of portfolio CEOs yesterday about this post.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

There’s a cottage industry of folks figuring out how to stack tax credits from the inflation Reduction Act to accelerate sustainable initiatives. The VC industry has a two-spotlight issue: On one hand, people love that we’re investing in next generation innovation, on the other, people see out of touch investors mouthing off on social media.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

Complex regulatory and tax environment: How will your company comply without experience or experts on staff? Leverage support organizations Vietnam has multiple support organizations to help entrepreneurs navigate these complex issues and create sustained business growth. Talent shortage: Skilled employees are hard to find.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 23, 2020

Here are my recommendations: Be proactive about taxes. One of the biggest expenses a business owner can incur are taxes. The issue here is sales and marketing are measured with different metrics, so to deem marketing activities unsuccessful based on sales, doesn’t actually make sense.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

I was saying that I was happy it was all out in the open because I felt at least everybody could now understand the issues & opportunities from the perspectives of angels, entrepreneurs and VCs. As the company began to grow, brand confusion became an undeniable issue. Is this a potential issue with AngelList?

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The proactive approach extends beyond financial assistance, as evidenced by the decision to allow startups to issue crypto tokens instead of stock when seeking public funding. As the Web3 and AI startup landscape evolves, regulatory challenges and tax reforms become critical considerations.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 26, 2023

Utu aims to innovate the tax-free shopping industry by providing tourists with an easy way to reclaim Value Added Tax (VAT) on their purchases and enhance their shopping experience. Customers can choose between two options with Utu’s Tax-Free Card for tax-free shopping.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By staying on top of your financial position, you can avoid potential cash flow issues, specifically unexpected cash shortages, enabling planning for growth opportunities. If late payments are a persistent issue, consider implementing stricter credit policies or using invoice factoring to convert outstanding invoices into immediate cash.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

While LA was trying to impose archaic taxes on the firm and seemed to care less about its existence since it was a “startup” – the first lady of Texas welcomed them to Austin by picking up the CEO at the airport on his first visit there.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

The lesson was learned over 30 years in Silicon Valley: you create ecosystems where third-parties can innovate and thrive and you become the legitimate center of it all and can tax the system later. Lesson learned (to me at least) – let people get stinking rich off your platform and tax ‘em later.

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Startup Blogpost

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Navigating Tax Obligations for Startups: What You Need to Know Navigating the complex landscape of startup taxation can be daunting, but with insights from CEOs and financial experts, startups can stay compliant and even save on taxes. The amount that you invest initially is referred to as your basis in any investment.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2024

I highly recommend them to anyone who has a hard time unwinding or needs to clear your mind and relieve a little stress.” — Tom Rauen, EO Iowa, founder and CEO, 1-800-Tshirts.com EMDR Therapy and Sauna Meditation “My biggest issue with stress is when I cannot let things go, and they go round and round in my head. tax compliance.

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Tomasz Tunguz

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

When investing in a crypto startup that will issue a token, an investor considers two prices - the price of the equity and the price of the token. Each country charts a GDP figure and publishes a tax rate. Google taxes that economy by charging for ads on search pages and captures a portion of that GDP. ETR = GDP/Revenue.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 19, 2021

A corporation, on the other hand, has the ability to issue shares of stock and sell percentages of the business to its owners. Once shareholders are issued shares, they may transfer these shares, buy more stock to own a larger percentage of the company, or sell their stock. Let’s begin with a look at LLC taxes.

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Gust

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Even after your application is accepted, the issuing process takes a lifetime in today’s technology (4-5 years). Patents have become a tax on innovation. Count on spending $10K to $20K per patent just for a USA application today, unless you do most of the work. Then you need to repeat the process for every country of interest.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 13, 2019

That includes health, house and car insurance; cell phone and Internet; groceries and consumables; home maintenance and taxes. You can focus on the true issues and priorities, instead of lying awake at night panicked at the thought of not winning the trial or the business. This fact makes me feel invincible! Ex: Home Internet).

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Although the right to issue stablecoins remains limited to regulated institutions, such as banks and remittance service providers, the crypto industry has warmly received this change. In addition to these tax reforms, Japan has set higher expectations for crypto exchanges in combating money laundering.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

If you’re navigating financial management issues, they can help develop better budgeting practices or introduce tools to manage cash flow. For example, if you’re struggling with product-market fit, your mentor can share their experience and strategies for refining your offerings.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

AOL controlled the services, taxed companies to access users and decided what was good or bad. The lesson was learned over 30 years in Silicon Valley: you create ecosystems where third-parties can innovate and thrive and you become the legitimate center of it all and can tax the system later. AOL was closed, the Internet was open.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

We learned to take nothing personally, which helped us move quickly to solve issues. Lindsey had recently attended the EO Accelerator Cash Day where she learned about profit first. Learning how to have hard conversations without conflict, just problem solving, was the most important thing we were able to solidify between us.

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Onevest

MARCH 31, 2015

Manage Your Time, Solve Your Problems Time management isn't just about being “on time”; it's about directing yourself and your employees towards solving issues for your business in a systematic and organized way. This could be something as simple as a scheduling conflict, or something more serious like a manufacturing issue.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 25, 2013

I guess that's going to happen when you've got nearly a billion dollars in real estate being held by religious organization--and held off the tax rolls. More buildings, more controversy. As the group prepares a move to upstate NY, they've started the profess of shedding their Brooklyn Heights holdings.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 13, 2022

It should reflect from the cost of sales and labor expenditures to machinery, marketing, company licenses, taxes, and more. Using technology or applications will also make it easier for the qualified professionals you employ to handle and file your taxes throughout tax season. Consult a tax advisor. Raise Funds.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

These professionals often receive inquiries from founders, equity investment firms and venture capitalists looking for ways to save on or avoid capital gains taxes on future business sales. The corporation may not have gross assets in excess of $50 million in fair market value at the time the stock is issued.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2021

Then in 2018 it launched UpCodes AI, a tool that scans 3D models created with building information modeling (BIM) data and alerts architects about potential issues. “It causes huge downstream issues because they don’t have the full picture of it, so that’s what we’re trying to solve.”

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Most startups follow a standard playbook for issuing employee equity, but it’s a system riddled with complications. The most competitive startups will not only give staff the shares that they deserve but will also do so in a way that’s tax-advantaged, de-risked and highly customizable.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s an issue every entrepreneur and new business must face: raising capital for your business. Experienced legal, tax and financial advisors are essential. The right legal, tax and financial advisors are necessary to prevent making critical mistakes in raising capital. Receiving funding is an exciting time for your business.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2025

Customer Support & Engagement AI chatbots, like those powered by OpenAI or Drift, can interact with customers in real-time, answering customer service inquiries, scheduling appointments, obtaining customer feedback and resolving issues. QuickBooks AI Automates invoicing, expense tracking, and tax calculations.

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StartupNation

APRIL 26, 2021

salaries, rent, insurance, taxes, etc.). Understand tax burden. As a business owner, you will need to have the financial capacity to shoulder the taxes that come with starting a business. All businesses must pay different kinds of taxes, including federal, state and local taxes. Estimated taxes for business owners.

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