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Chad Willbur
Chad Willbur is the GM of Carta's valuations business.
Chad Willbur is the GM of Carta's valuations business.
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409A Valuations
November 2023
What to look for in a 409A provider
A 409A valuation should be strategic—not perfunctory. Carta can help companies of all sizes get a fast, accurate, and data-backed valuation in a matter of days.
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Employee Resource Center
November 2023
Estate and gift taxes for equity
At Carta, we offer gift and estate tax appraisals. Learn everything you need to know about federal estate taxes and gift taxes when you transfer equity.
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Featured
January 2023
The impact of a secondary transaction on your next 409A valuation is changing
With secondary transactions on the rise, using the same valuation for 409A and ASC 718 purposes no longer makes sense. Learn why separating your company’s valuations matters.
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Equity Education
August 2017
The problem with 409A valuations
The 409A methodologies are outdated and have many flaws. We break down what they are and how Carta combats them to give you the most accurate valuations.
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