There are many types of equity compensation that an employer can include in an employee’s compensation package to attract and retain the best talent. Each kind has its own set of rules that apply to how that equity is managed, granted, and taxed. It’s important to understand these nuances if […]
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How to Determine the Right Time to Sell Restricted Stock Units (and Why Selling Immediately Might Make Sense)
Restricted stock units are often offered as part of a compensation package to attract and retain key employees. They are restricted in that certain requirements must be met before the employee can obtain full ownership rights to the value of the units. Receiving your RSUs is usually contingent on staying […]
What to Do When Your Restricted Stock Units Vest
Restricted stock units (RSUs) might seem relatively easy to manage once they vest, especially when compared to the potential complexity of vested non-qualified and incentive stock options. RSUs look straightforward because your options can seem limited, meaning you have less decisions to make. But the truth is, you may have […]
How to Create a Liquidation Plan for Your Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units are commonly used as a compensation tool by employers who want to reward and retain key employees. If you’re on the receiving end of restricted stock units, or RSUs, you could be set to financially benefit if you meet specific conditions set by your employer. The requisite […]
3 Reasons to Love Restricted Stock and RSUs
Restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs) are both commonly-used tools to attract and retain employees. While similar in feel, restricted stock and restricted stock units are technically different instruments, the details of which goes beyond the scope of this article. Both restricted stock and RSUs allow employees to potentially […]
Taking an 83(b) Election with Restricted Stock: What You Should Know
Restricted stock is a compensation tool offered by employers. Companies often offer restricted stock as a way to attract and retain key employees. The award is often “restricted” because you do not own the stock until certain conditions are met. That restricted period often ends with the passage of a […]
