What You Should Know About NSOs
James McDougal James McDougal

What You Should Know About NSOs

Got a mix of NSOs and ISOs in your offer letter? Here's how Non-Qualified Stock Options are taxed, when it makes sense to exercise, and what early-exercising and the 83(b) election mean for your bottom line.

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Getting a Grip on Restricted Stock
James McDougal James McDougal

Getting a Grip on Restricted Stock

Restricted Stock can be one of the most valuable parts of your compensation package — and one of the most confusing. Here's everything you need to know about RSUs, RSAs, vesting, taxes, and the 83(b) election before the analysis paralysis sets in.

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You’ve Been Granted ISOs; Now What?
James McDougal James McDougal

You’ve Been Granted ISOs; Now What?

What should you do after being granted Incentive Stock Options (ISOs)? Learn the tax implications of exercising your options, how Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) works, and how to maximize gains on your company stock.

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