Basics: Exercise

How soon after an NQSO exercise must the withholding taxes be paid to the IRS? Is the timing different for a cashless exercise? This is premium content

The IRS has set deposit rules companies must follow. With a cashless exercise, the broker essentially sells the shares that underlie the options at the time of exercise. The broker sends the company cash from the sale of your shares that is equal to the amount required for tax...
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