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Equity Education
Capital gains
Capital gains are profits you make from selling a capital asset. Learn the difference between short-term and long-term capital gains and how taxes work for each.
Introducing the Cap Table 101 Video Series
Carta’s free Cap Table 101 video series teaches early-stage founders how to build a cap table to manage company ownership and prepare for fundraising.
Early exercise of stock options
When you early exercise stock options, you are purchasing stock options before they vest. Learn more about the potential tax savings, advantages, and risks.
Fair market value (FMV)
Fair market value is the current value of one share of a private company’s common stock. Learn about FMV and how to determine a stock’s fair market value.
Incentive stock options (ISO)
Incentive stock options (ISO) are a type of stock option that qualifies for special tax treatment. Learn more about what it means to exercise or sell ISOs.
Limited liability company (LLC)
If you’re considering structuring your business as an LLC, keep reading to learn more about the types of LLCs, pros and cons, equity options, and how they work.
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