Are 83(b) elections still useful for restricted stock units, or only for early-exercised ISOs and founder shares, and how do I handle a down-round?
Understanding 83(b) Elections in Today’s Market The 83(b) election remains a powerful tax strategy for certain equity compensation, but its application varies significantly between restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options, and founder shares. While RSUs generally don’t benefit from 83(b) elections, early-exercised incentive stock options (ISOs) and restricted stock grants can see substantial tax advantages … 더 읽기