Tax errors can be costly! Don't draw unwanted attention from the IRS. Our Tax Center explains and illustrates the tax rules for sales of company stock, W-2s, withholding, estimated taxes, AMT, and more.
Video included! Stock appreciation rights (SARs) are being granted by some companies. To help you understand SARs, Part 1 explains the "appreciation," the role of exercises, and taxes at exercise.
SARs, or stock appreciation rights, are contractual rights that entitle you to receive the appreciation from a corresponding number of company shares after the grant date. Instead of exercising a stock option, you...
You should know the answers to the questions in this FAQ's checklist. Understanding the topics involved will help you make the most of your stock appreciation rights (SARs) and prevent costly mistakes...
Phantom stock is similar to stock appreciation rights (SARs) in that you receive a sum based on the appreciated value of the company's shares. But instead of shares of stock, phantom stock awards are in the form of...
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Tax errors can be costly! Don't draw unwanted attention from the IRS. Our Tax Center explains and illustrates the tax rules for sales of company stock, W-2s, withholding, estimated taxes, AMT, and more.
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