Stock vesting and the 83(b) election

If you ever find yourself the recipient of stock with a vesting clause, make sure to heavily consider an 83(b) election. It’s usually the right thing to do, and can save you a ton of pain down the road (and even bankruptcy, in extreme situations). Without one there may be some unexpected and very unpleasant tax consequences. There are many articles about this; here and here are two that provide a quick intro to the topic.

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