Video included! Do you have a brief overview of the tax treatment for stock options, restricted stock, RSUs, and ESPPs?

The table in this FAQ shows the types of taxes, when they are triggered, and the tax withholding (if any) for various forms of equity compensation granted in the United States. For details, examples, and illustrations...

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