If you have been offered stock options by your employer, it’s tempting to see them as a ticket to riches. For some, that’s been true. You don’t have to think hard for recent examples in Silicon Valley. However, getting the options is only a start. In...
Equity compensation schemes abound in both the startup and corporate worlds. But they are not all equal, and not all recipients find themselves on a path to riches, contrary to popular perception. As you will see in the experience of three different equity...
If you meet the IRS definition of being a highly compensated employee (“HCE”), you may find yourself in an unlikely position come tax-time: having to pay tax on your 401k contributions. But aren’t 401k contributions tax-free? They are – but as an HCE, you’d...
