The 83(b) deadline is set by statute, so the usual late-election relief does not reach it. What the 30 days run from, what Form 15620 changed, the copy rule that stopped applying in 2016, and the only evidence the regulations accept as proof you filed.
Founder Financial Literacy · September 10, 2026
Account numbers decide what order your financials read in and give every account an identity that survives a rename. Here are the number ranges to use, how much room to leave between accounts, what belongs in a class instead of a number, and how to turn numbers on in QuickBooks.
Founder Financial Literacy · September 3, 2026
You cannot take a draw from a C-corp. Here is what a founder W-2 salary actually costs in 2026, which state you register payroll in, and the three ways the company can pay for your health insurance.
Founder Financial Literacy · July 14, 2026
Salary, distributions, or both? Here's how first-time founders should think about paying themselves, with the tax traps and investor optics that matter.
Founder Financial Literacy · April 24, 2026
A 409A valuation sets your common stock strike price and keeps your option grants tax-safe. Here's when you need one, what it costs, and how to not mess it up.
Founder Financial Literacy · April 23, 2026
Delaware franchise tax surprises most first-time founders with a huge bill. Here's how to calculate it right and save thousands before March 1.
Founder Financial Literacy · April 23, 2026
Balance sheets don't have to be confusing. A plain-English guide for startup founders covering assets, liabilities, equity, and what to watch for.
Founder Financial Literacy · April 17, 2026
A practical guide to creating your first startup budget. Step-by-step process for founders, with real numbers and common mistakes to avoid.
Founder Financial Literacy · April 8, 2026
A guide for non-US founders running a Delaware C-Corp. Learn US tax requirements, compliance deadlines, and how to manage accounting from abroad.
Founder Financial Literacy · March 30, 2026
A startup founder's guide to reading a P&L statement. Learn what each line means, what to look for, and how to use it.
Founder Financial Literacy · March 26, 2026
Understand accrual vs cash basis accounting for your startup. Learn which method to use at each stage, when to switch, and how it affects taxes and fundraising.
Founder Financial Literacy · March 23, 2026
Learn when your startup needs a fractional CFO, what they do vs. bookkeepers, how much they cost, and the signs it's time to hire one.
Founder Financial Literacy · March 19, 2026
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