Basics
Sandra Sussman
Many employees don't take advantage of their companies' employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs). This article will show you why ESPPs are a good deal.
Taxes
The myStockOptions Editorial Team
Your employee stock purchase plan may be one of the best benefits offered by your company. However, to appreciate the advantages of enrolling in the ESPP you must understand the tax consequences of participation. This article series explains the tax basics.
Rules
Bruce Brumberg
Presented by the editor-in-chief of myStockOptions.com, this video covers the important rules you must know and the key choices you will have to make when you participate in an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP). Running time: 2:53
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Taxes Advanced
Bruce Brumberg and Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
Puzzled by your Form W-2, 1099-B, 3921, or 3922? Need to report sales of stock on Form 8949 and Schedule D? Tax returns involving income from stock options or ESPPs can be confusing. Recent changes in IRS reporting rules haven't helped. This article explains errors and nasty surprises to avoid.
Taxes Advanced
Bruce Brumberg
Stock purchases made through an ESPP during a calendar year are reported to you and the IRS on Form 3922 early in the following year. This article explains what you need to know about the information on the form, and how the form can help you better understand the complexities of ESPP taxation.
Advanced
myStockOptions Editorial Team
ESPPs cannot be "underwater" like stock options, but a declining stock price can have an impact on your plan participation and the tax consequences. This article explains what you need to know for participating in your company's ESPP with a falling or volatile stock price.
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Basics
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