Equity Academy

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Stock Option Starter Guide

Learn how options work, what the two main challenges are, and how to deal with them.

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Exercising your stock options: how to decide

Should you exercise your stock options? And when? Learn how to make the call.

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The Complete Guide to Stock Option Taxes

Learn how ISOs and NSOs are taxed – on exercise as well as on exit. Learn about the 409A, the AMT, and AMT credits.

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What is the AMT credit?
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What is tax withholding?
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What is a restricted stock unit (RSU)?
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What is the preferred share price?
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What is the alternative minimum tax?
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What is a vesting scheme?
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What is early exercising?
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What is the 83(b) election – and when should you file it?
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What is a 409A valuation?
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