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
Puzzled by what to do with your W-2, Form 1099-B, or Forms 3921 and 3922? Don't quite know how and where to report sales of company stock on Form 8949 and Schedule D? Tax returns involving income from stock options or ESPPs can be confusing. The potential for mistakes is increased by new IRS reporting forms and rules for the 2019 tax season. This article explains errors to avoid when reporting stock compensation and stock sales on your tax return.
Rules
The myStockOptions Editorial Team
Podcast included! An employee stock purchase plan is a great benefit. Don't let the opportunity flutter away. Learn the key dates and terms you need to know to make the most of your ESPP.
Taxes
The myStockOptions Editorial Team
To maximize the opportunity of ESPP participation you must understand the tax impact. This article explains the tax treatment that applies when you meet the ESPP holding-period requirement, along with the taxation of nonqualified ESPPs, some ESPP tax-planning concepts, and the tax calculation using Form 3922.
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Basics
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