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Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC): Executive Tax Strategy Explained
December 19, 2025

Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC): Executive Tax Strategy Explained

An NQDC plan lets select employees defer earned compensation into future years to manage taxes, smooth income, and coordinate payouts with retirement or a state move.

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October 13, 2025

Long‑Short Tax Loss Harvesting: The Next Evolution in Tax‑Efficient Investing

How sophisticated investors are using long-short strategies to unlock ongoing tax alpha while...

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August 28, 2025

Capital Gains Tax Brackets 2025: How to Qualify for the 0% Rate

When it comes to investing, few areas are as misunderstood or as full of opportunity as the...

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August 22, 2025

Elon Musk's Tesla Equity Award: Hybrid Compensation and Tax Strategy

In mid-2025, Tesla granted CEO Elon Musk a staggering 96 million shares tied to an effective...

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July 7, 2025

Avoiding Capital Gains on Concentrated Stock: Use a Charitable Remainder Trust

If you've worked at a tech company, university, or research institution for several years,...

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July 2, 2025

1031 vs 721 vs QOZ: How to Defer or Eliminate Capital Gains

1031s, 721s, and QOZs: Which Is Right for You?

If you're sitting on significant capital...

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