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Equity Compensation Tax Advisor For High Income Professionals

 

We don't just file returns.  We plan for liquidity events, navigate AMT traps, and help you keep more of your wealth.

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Trusted by employees at top tech companies

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Plan your IPO, tender, or liquidity event with confidence.

 

Who We Work With

Our clients have stock, options, and crypto that require more than basic tax prep. They require strategy.

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TECH PROFESSIONALS

Equity compensation looks valuable but often feels confusing. RSUs hit like income, options sit idle, and the tax bill always seems bigger than expected.

We show you what your stock is really worth, when it makes sense to act, and how to turn equity into actual wealth that funds your goals.

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TECH FOUNDERS

You have sacrified years of your life to build your company.  The last thing you want is to lose what you've built to taxes.  QSBS, 83(b), tenders, and exit planning are full of rules that can cost millions if handled the wrong way.

We help founders protect the value of their equity and keep more of what they have earned when liquidity finally arrives.

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CRYPTO INVESTORS

The IRS rules on crypto keeps shifting, and tracking trades, staking, and wallets can become overwhelming.

 

We bring clarity, minimize taxes, and fit your crypto into your bigger wealth plan.

 

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How We Help

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LISTEN

This is where we ask a bunch of questions and do our fact gathering.  We want to know about your hopes and dreams along with your fears and constraints.  Show us your equity plan and the other major financial pieces in your life.

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ANALYZE

We review what you want and determine whether it’s achievable.  If it is – we’ll see if we can do it even better.  If it’s not, we give you the reality of what you can do so that you can make intelligent decisions with substance.

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IMPLEMENT

We help put a plan together for you to follow.  If external parties are involved, we will assist in coordinating them to put your master plan into action.  We may bring in an estate planning attorney to structure vehicles to defer taxation on your stock.  We’ll work with your wealth team to maximize your liquidity.

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FOLLOW THROUGH

In addition to tax planning, we offer tax preparation services.  AMT can be complicated – let us handle your taxes and keep track of your options. 

Minnie takes existing information, makes sense of it, and quickly maps out a plan for us to move forward.

Stephanie I.

One of the few game-changing opportunities was working with Minnie. I’ve seen multiple experts - only Minnie provided timely planning with effective tax strategies.

M. F.

When I was offered our stock buy-out, Minnie really helped me and my wife with the details and tax planning. She is awesome to work with.

Jim + Kelly M.

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About Minnie Lau CPA PC

Minnie Lau CPA PC is a boutique tax advisory firm for high income tech professionals who want a clearer path through stock based income. Most of my clients earn at least one million in W2 income or recognize more than one million in capital gains. Their equity is a large part of their financial life. Their tax bill reflects it.
 

My job is simple. I help you understand what you hold, plan ahead, and avoid the six figure surprises that everyone else warns you about after the damage is done.
 

I work with clients through the real milestones that shape a tech career. Quarterly RSU income. ISO exercise decisions. Tender offers. Liquidity events. Job changes. New states. Big wins mixed with big tax problems. If it affects your taxes, I walk you through it.
 

I do not do one time miracles. I do year round planning for people who want support every step of the way.

About Minnie

I started my practice in 2013 and built out the firm in 2016. Since then I have helped hundreds of tech employees, founders, and early hires navigate stock compensation in all its chaotic forms. I have been featured in the New York Times. I have taught continuing education for CPAs and financial planners. I am currently writing a book on the tax side of equity compensation because too many smart people are making expensive mistakes.
 

My clients know me for being direct, practical, and calm in the middle of tech drama. I explain things in plain English. I do not sugar coat. I find the path forward and help you follow it. And if we can crack a joke along the way, even better.
 

Outside of work I fuss over my hydroponic garden and drag my kids on bike rides they did not volunteer for.

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Who I Work With

I specialize in working with high income tech professionals who face ongoing stock based income. Most clients fall into one of these groups:
  • W2 income above one million

  • Stock based compensation that vests quarterly

  • ISO exercises with AMT exposure

  • Early employees preparing for a tender offer

  • Founders evaluating QSBS

  • Individuals with capital gains above one million

  • Tech professionals dealing with multi state income

Areas of Expertise

My work focuses on the tax side of equity compensation, including:

  • RSU tax planning

  • ISO and AMT modeling

  • NSO exercise strategy

  • Early exercise decisions and 83b timing

  • Tax planning for IPOs, tenders, and secondary liquidity

  • Optimization of large stock sales

  • Multi year planning to manage high income in California

  • Residency and relocation considerations for tech professionals

  • Annual income forecasting tied to vesting schedules

  • Charitable strategy planning for high income households

What Clients Get

I help clients understand how their stock compensation interacts with their overall income. I build multiyear plans that:

  • Reduce AMT exposure

  • Improve after tax outcomes on RSU and stock sales

  • Prepare for upcoming liquidity events

  • Manage quarterly tax payments

  • Avoid excessive withholding or underpayment penalties

  • Map out tax impact across multiple states

  • Coordinate strategy with financial advisors and estate planners

The goal is simple. Keep more of what you earn. Protect yourself from unpleasant surprises. Make decisions with clarity instead of fear.

Ready to work with us?  The best way to get started is by booking a call above.  For all other inquiries, use the form below.

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