Countless workers have been hit with surprise tax bills after they exercise options, the result of Internal Revenue Service rules that haven’t always been friendly to startups.
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Tax Rules & Implications
How the New Tax Law (Section 83(i)) Impacts Startup Equity
September 9th, 2019 by Marilu LivermoreCountless workers have been hit with surprise tax bills after they exercise options, the result of Internal Revenue Service rules that haven’t always been friendly to startups.
How to Avoid a Big Tax Hit on Secondary Employee Tender Offers
September 9th, 2019 by Marilu LivermoreIn Silicon Valley, a tender offer that allows longtime employees at high-performing startups to get some liquidity is fast becoming an expected benefit. While secondary stock sales have always been possible, their popularity—and legitimacy—has soared in the past 10 years as successful companies put off IPOs in favor of staying private
