Massachusetts Court Decision Could Spark State Tax Crackdown Nationwide

Founders and executives with equity compensation need to be prepared for state tax exposure, even in states where they do not live. In a landmark decision that reverberates beyond Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Appeals Court recently sided with the Department of Revenue in Welch v. Commissioner of Revenue, setting a new precedent on how nonresident business owners may be taxed on stock sales. The ruling signals a critical shift in how states may seek to tax income derived from activities that...
By: DarrowEverett LLP

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