How to Negotiate Startup Equity: A Practical Guide for Employees
How to evaluate and negotiate employee equity at a startup—percentage on a stated capitalization, strike and vesting, ISO vs. NSO, refresh grants, and common mistakes.
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83(b) Election
Resources on 83(b) elections for founders and employees, including the filing deadline, Form 15620, and how to file.
Founder Vesting Schedules: Why Every Co-Founder Needs One and How to Get It Right
Founder vesting explained: four years with a one-year cliff, ownership versus vesting, repurchase terms, 83(b) elections, and what happens at departure or acquisition.
When to Exercise Stock Options Before Washington’s 2028 Income Tax
Before exercising options ahead of Washington’s 2028 income tax, compare NSO income, ISO AMT, QSBS holding periods, liquidity and the applicable deductions.
83(b) Election: What It Is, 30-Day Deadline, Form 15620 & How to File
How to file an 83(b) election online or by mail, confirm the 30-day deadline, keep proof, and evaluate restricted stock, early exercise, and QSBS.
January Filing Deadlines Startups Commonly Miss
January is prime time for compliance slip-ups that quietly turn into bigger problems later—loss of good standing, IRS penalties, or unpleasant surprises during fundraising.