Restricted Stock: Section 83(b)

Decisions At Grant With Restricted Stock (Part 2): The 83(b) Election Risks This is premium content

Tom Davison
UPDATED! Part 1 examined the basic facts of restricted stock and the decisions you need to make at grant. Part 2 explains the risks of the 83(b) election, which lets you choose to be taxed at grant rather than vesting.
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