Re:The quitting economy
by bradlys on Wednesday July 26, 2017 @02:14PM
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I think at the big tech companies, it's comparable to cash but favored even more so because (if you hold them for a year) you can take capital gains (15-20%) on them instead of paying 40%+ tax. I don't think s73ver wasn't talking about startups that are pre-IPO.
I think this only applies at companies not using RSUs. Since I think you get taxed immediately (no capital gains) with RSUs.
Re:The quitting economy
by mahyarm on Wednesday July 26, 2017 @02:30PM
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No when you receive the RSU unit or exercise your option, it's taxed as income. Whatever gains you make after that event is taxed as capital gains, like any other stock.
I think this only applies at companies not using RSUs. Since I think you get taxed immediately (no capital gains) with RSUs.