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New Tax Law Benefits Small Business Owners Congress recently passed and the President has signed yet another new tax law. This latest effort is called the Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 (the Act).   Incentive Stock Options Incentive stock options (ISOs) received from your employer are an attractive form of compensation. When you sell the stock resulting from the exercise of your options at a gain, your entire profit from selling ISO shares can generally be taxed at lower capital gains rates, assuming you play all your cards right.   Once Again, It's Time for Year-end Tax Planning There is still plenty of time to lower your 2007 tax bill, add to your tax-advantaged retirement accounts, and do a little planning for next year. Here are a few ideas to get you started.