Employers offer ESPP, wherein you make contributions to purchase stock at a discount, via deductions in your salary. The accumulated money is then used to buy stock for you. You get to buy the stock at a lower price than the market price. ESPP tax rules can be complicated for many reasons.
If you have received restricted stock award (RSA) or restricted stock units (RSUs), congratulations. This is a potentially valuable equity award that typically carries less risk than a stock option due to the lack of leverage. This article will explain these two types of equity compensation as well as their tax implications,
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