3 Ways to Avoid a Big Fat Tax Surprise in April
by Ryan Halpern, CPA, CFP®
Sep 02, 2021
3 minutes
Complex compensation plans go hand in hand with being a corporate executive. In addition to a salary, you may receive stock options, restricted stock units, and other forms of compensation. But come tax time, these equity awards can result in a large tax bill, especially for executives who earn enough to be in the top federal tax bracket.
And therein lies the problem. When any executive exercises a large chunk of company stock options, the taxable income generated often
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days