Category Equity Compensation
Tax planning when exercising your stock options and selling your company stock
Tax planning when exercising your stock options is essential to manage your tax risk, maximize your gains and avoid any unpleasant surprises with the IRS. If you are sitting on a pile of ISOs and NSOs, now is the time…
Choosing between RSUs and stock options in your job offer
RSUs and stock options are the most popular equity compensation forms by both early-stage start-ups and established companies. If you receive equity compensation from your employer, there is a good chance that you own a combination of different equity grants.…
Step by Step Guide to Planning for Early Stock Option Exercise
Planning for Early Stock Option Exercise can be overwhelming and challenging. if you are one of the many employees of early-stage startups and private companies who receive equity compensation in the form of stock options and RSUs., this article will…
Guide to understanding your job offer with stock options
Guide to understanding your job offer with stock options. Congratulations! You just landed your dream job. However, you might have one big puzzle to solve. Your compensation package includes a combination of a base salary and stock options. The news…
Essential Guide to Your Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
What is an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)? Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a popular tool for companies to allow their employees to participate in the company’s growth and success by becoming shareholders. ESPP will enable you to buy…
All you need to know about Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units are a popular equity compensation for both start-up and public companies. Employers, especially many startups, use a variety of compensation options to attract and keep top-performing employees. Receiving RSUs allows employees to share in the ownership and…
Incentive Stock Options
What is an Incentive Stock Option? Incentive stock options (ISOs) are a type of equity compensation used by companies to reward and retain their employees. ISOs have more favorable tax treatment than non-qualified stock options. While similar to NQSOs, they…
Non-Qualified Stock Options
What are Non-qualified stock options? Non-qualified Stock Options (NSOS) are a popular type of Employee Stock Options (ESO) and a favorite tool by employers to reward and retain workers. NSOs are a contract between the employee and the employer giving…