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Uncertainty about whether NUA tax treatment applies to a common stock fund held within an employer 401(k) plan, and whether rolling over to an IRA would forfeit NUA benefits.

No clear guidance or tool exists to determine NUA eligibility for employer stock funds versus direct shares, leading to conflicting advice from financial institutions.

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May 8, 2026

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A tool that clarifies NUA rules for non-direct stock holdings like common stock funds

App Concept

NUA Navigator

A decision-support tool for accountants to evaluate Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) eligibility for employer stock funds in 401(k) plans. It analyzes plan details, fund types, and tax implications to provide a clear recommendation on rollover vs. NUA strategies.

Key Features

Input plan details (employer name, fund type, cost basis, shares held)
Analyze NUA eligibility for common stock funds vs. direct stock holdings
Compare tax outcomes: NUA vs. direct rollover to IRA
Generate client-ready reports with IRS code references

Target Users: Tax accountants and financial advisors handling corporate 401(k) distributions for clients with employer stock holdings

Revenue Model: $49/mo per user SaaS subscription with a free tier limited to one analysis per month

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