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IRS Releases New Form for 83(b) Elections  

Earlier this month, the IRS released Form 15620, a new standardized form for taxpayers seeking to make elections under Internal Revenue Code (“Code”) section 83(b). Previously, to make this election, taxpayers needed to...more

Snell & Wilmer

IRS Releases Standardized Section 83(b) Election

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As explained in a prior blog post, an employee who timely files a Section 83(b) election will be taxed on the fair market value of property transferred (typically restricted stock) to him or her in exchange for services on...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

What Is an 83(b) Election, and Do I Need to File One?

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

Bowditch & Dewey

Starting a Start-Up? Here’s One More Thing You Need to Know: The 83(b) Election

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Many people are forming start-up entities, especially in the Boston and Worcester areas, and for some, it becomes a great success story. For others, it does not. As an attorney who assists many start-ups and investors, I see...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Common Diligence Issues for Startup and Emerging Technology Companies

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As an emerging or startup technology company seeking funding, your focus is likely on your product - it is the core of your business. That being said, how you protect your technology and set up the company that owns it can be...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

How to Motivate Your Team with Equity Compensation: What Startup Companies Need to Know

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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

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Key Considerations for Emerging Companies: Equity Compensation

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

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

The IRS Issues 83(i) Guidance: Opportunity to “Opt Out”

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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

On November 2, 2017, the Committee on Ways and Means of the U.S. House of Representatives released its tax reform bill titled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “House Bill”). On November 6, 2017, Kevin Brady, Chairman of the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Executive Compensation and Benefits Alert: IRS Issues New Section 409A Guidance"

In an unexpected development, on June 21, 2016, the IRS issued proposed regulations that clarify and modify the final regulations issued in 2007 and the proposed income inclusion regulations issued in 2008. In many cases,...more

King & Spalding

Final Section 162(m) Regulations Clarify Exceptions to $1 Million Deduction Limit

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Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code ("Section 162(m)") limits the tax deduction that a publicly held corporation may take with respect to compensation paid to each of the corporation's chief executive officer and its...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Practical Advice for Compliance with Recent Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) Regulations

The recent amendments to the Section 162(m) regulations largely follow the changes set forth in the proposed regulations issued in 2011, clarifying two exceptions from the Section 162(m) tax deductibility limit...more

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