As for my day job, I help those with employee stock options, restricted stock and concentrated stock positions. This means dealing with pesky things like the alternative minimum tax, 83b elections and other tax matters. If you have any questions, I can be reached at tom@taulli.com.

I'm also the author of nine books on finance, investing and yes, even employee stock options (currently, I'm writing a book for Wiley on IPOs). I also write regularly for sites like Forbes.com and the IPOPlaybook. It's pretty fun since I get to talk to many entrepreneurs of some of the hottest companies.

I actually have first-hand experience with the thrills – and lows – of the startup life. Over the years, I've founded companies like Hypermart.net (which was sold to InfoSpace). I learned the hard way how important tax planning can be!

In terms of my education, I have a degree in finance and a JD.