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Kruze Consulting explains why you should not backdate payroll and the compliance problems with the IRS doing so will create.

Decide whether to cap sales commissions by weighing motivation, OTE design, and what happens when top reps out-earn executives.

Learn if startup founders should accrue unpaid payroll before funding, and how it affects cap tables, taxes, and future VC due diligence.

Making money is important; it's part of the startup journey and, especially for founders, you are taking a lot of big risks by starting a company from scratch.

Know when you need a VP Ops/COO—learn what the role owns, how it complements founders, and the metrics it should improve.

Make sure that your company gets a favorable tax rate. Learn about the 83(b) election for shareholders as well as how and when to file. Read more.

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.

Learn how the Masters Exemption (Augusta Rule) works for startup founders renting their homes to their companies, including IRS rules, risks, and documentati...

Recharge with a real vacation: yes, founders should take time off for better long-term performance even under intense, constant pressure.

For founders, picking a payroll system, and knowing how to compare the options, presents an important decision that will matter a lot over time.

Here at Kruze Consulting, we are advisors to hundreds of VC-backed startups that have raised billions in venture funding.

Hire internationally without chaos—learn the payroll, tax, and compliance options for employing overseas talent as a startup.