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Accounting, tax, and fundraising guidance for VC-backed founders — written by the team that closes 800+ startups' books every month.
Startup CEO Salaries 2026: Data for VC-Backed Founders
Explore 2026 startup CEO salary benchmarks by stage, revenue, and burn. See how venture-backed founders pay themselves and what VCs expect this year.
Form 1095-B: Startup Guide to ACA Compliance & Deadlines
Learn what IRS Form 1095-B is, when startups must issue it for health coverage, and how it fits into ACA compliance and annual tax filings.
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VC Distributions to Paid-in Capital (DPI) Explained
Learn what Distributions to Paid-In Capital (DPI) means in venture capital, how it's calculated, and why this return metric matters to LPs and founders.
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What is Form 1095-C?
Stay compliant with ACA reporting by using Form 1095-C correctly once you hit 50+ full-time (or equivalent) employees to avoid IRS penalties.
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Startup Guide to Form 1099 Compliance and Deadlines
1099 forms, W-9, tax forms, independent contractors, freelancers, non-employee compensation. Learn who needs a 1099 and how to understand your tax documents.
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How to Pay Founders Through an LLC
Learn why paying founders through an LLC can raise IRS red flags, how self-employment and payroll taxes work, and why W-2 salary is usually the safer option.
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Is It Safe to Share Bank Statements Over Email?
Send bank statements safely by avoiding email risks and choosing secure, investor-friendly document sharing methods every time for sensitive financial data.
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Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) Accounts Explained
Protect your cash with ICS accounts, a popular post-SVB option to increase FDIC coverage and reduce bank concentration risk.
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The Master's Exemption for Startup Founders Explained
Learn how the Masters Exemption (Augusta Rule) works for startup founders renting their homes to their companies, including IRS rules, risks, and documentation steps.
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Why Startup Founders Should Take a Vacation
Recharge with a real vacation: yes, founders should take time off for better long-term performance even under intense, constant pressure.
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Unified Accounting and Tax for Startups
Kruze Consulting: unified accounting and tax for VC-backed startups, streamlining fundraising, M&A, and due diligence for growth.
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Can a Downround Be a Compliment?
Reframe the down round—learn why a down round can sometimes be a compliment, what it signals, and how to manage investor expectations.
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How Startups Claim the R&D Tax Credit: Forms 6765 & 8974
Estimate your R&D tax credit savings with a calculator, then claim it properly to offset payroll taxes with an expert-led process.
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