Stock Options Lost Value? Little-Known Provision May Be A Life Preserver
Tracy Byrnes

Check your options grant to see if you have an early exercise provision. If you do, you may be able to take advantage of a little-publicized tax perk that lets you lock in future appreciation when you sell at the long-term capital gains rate of 20%. Remember, however, to file the Section 83(b) election form with the IRS.

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