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Private company clients frequently ask us about granting compensatory stock options to their founders, employees and other service providers, including board members, consultants and advisors. Options and other equity awards...more
Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code requires corporations to provide information statements to employees (including former employees) and information filings to the IRS regarding exercises of incentive stock options...more
As discussed in our December 16, 2010, blog article, the IRS issued final regulations in 2009 under Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) that require employers to annually furnish each employee who exercised...more
If you’re reading this, chances are this is not the first time you’ve heard of the 83(b) election (and if it is, then definitely keep reading). The “83” in “83(b) election” refers to Section 83 of the Internal Revenue Code,...more
This blog is the first post in a four-part series. Part I will provide a high-level summary of stock option basics....more
The enactment of Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) Section 409A has resulted in significant challenges for private companies that award employee stock options. Under the final Treasury regulations, stock options that are...more
When it comes to the taxation of stock options, the Internal Revenue Code (Code) does not define capital assets. Rather, it identifies those assets that are not capital assets. ...more
In this episode, the hosts discuss how companies can structure “in-the-money” stock options in order to avoid violating IRS rules governing non-qualified deferred compensation. They also address the benefits and potential...more
Double-vest restricted stock unit awards (Double-Vest RSUs) made headlines a few years after the end of the Great Recession when they were awarded by pre-IPO tech giants. Since that time, it has become increasingly common for...more
A primary goal of many, if not all, founders of start-ups and similar early-stage companies is to grow the company in a way that makes it an attractive target for outside investment and/or acquisition. For many companies,...more
As discussed in our December 16, 2010 blog article, the IRS issued final regulations in 2009 under Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) that require employers to annually furnish each employee who exercised...more
Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code requires corporations to provide information statements to employees and former employees and send information filings to the IRS regarding exercises of incentive stock options (ISOs)...more
With the holidays in full swing and less than one week remaining in 2022, we wanted to pass along a few compensation income tax related stocking stuffer reminders in connection with the year-end for which companies and/or...more
Cash-strapped startup companies often find themselves looking for creative ways to engage and retain qualified people. One common way is to offer different types of equity compensation. ...more
Some years ago, I published an article on the importance of understanding the tax rules applicable to equity grants, with a particular focus on being aware of the timing rules for filing an 83(b) election and the importance...more
In its latest move to press for stronger regulation of executive compensation, on November 29, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced staff accounting guidance on share-based executive compensation awards...more
Options to purchase stock of an employer continue to be a popular form of equity-based compensation, particularly among start-ups and other privately-held companies. ...more
Equity compensation – which links the self-interests of a company’s service providers with the interests of the company and its investors – is a compelling incentive for start-up companies to attract and motivate employees...more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently published final regulations implementing changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) to Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (Section 162(m)) expanding the scope...more
In the past weeks, many companies, both public and private, have seen their stock prices and values decline because of the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. As a result, outstanding stock options may no longer provide...more
Requirement to Report - For (1) any exercise of an incentive stock option (ISO) during 2019 or (2) transfer during 2019 of a share previously purchased pursuant to a tax-qualified employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), the...more
Now that 2020 is almost here, corporations should be aware of IRS reporting requirements regarding certain 2019 stock transactions with their employees. Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the...more
IRS guidance on new law permitting income tax deferral for private company equity compensation awards provides clarity by introducing more rules. The Section 83(i) deferral opportunity is only available for awards granted...more
A much-touted change in employee compensation was instituted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, but whether it will be a much-used election remains to be seen. ...more
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") was signed into law. The Act added a new Section 83(i) to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), pursuant to which certain employees of eligible...more