83(b) Election for Stock Options and Restricted Stock
Key Summary: When you make an 83(b) election, you buy unvested stock and recognize the taxable gain (if any) now, instead of when the shares
Insights from Kristin McKenna CFP®, a nationally recognized expert in employee stock options and equity compensation. Articles cover a range of topics about employer stock, such as exercising options, tax planning strategies, Section 1202, considerations during a lock-up, and what to do with the proceeds. The blog also discusses liquidity events such as IPOs, mergers, or acquisitions and what happens to stock if you’re laid off or leave the company. Key insights for founders and executives on strategic stock option planning and strategies to best manage sudden wealth.
Key Summary: When you make an 83(b) election, you buy unvested stock and recognize the taxable gain (if any) now, instead of when the shares
What happens to employee stock options or equity compensation if you leave the company? Before giving notice, understand how vested and unvested stock options and
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Working for a startup can pay off big financially, but a lot must go right along the way. If you are considering taking a job
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What happens to stock options if a company goes public without an IPO? A Direct Public Offering (DPO) or direct listing is a way for
With so much emphasis on IPOs, investors are sometimes surprised when publicly traded companies decide to go private. There are many reasons a company may
Losing your job is stressful. If you’ve been laid off, you may be wondering what will happen to your stock options or restricted stock units.