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Re:Airbnb S-1 by pathseeker on Monday November 16, 2020 @07:16PM (#25118864)
I've heard this before, but what advantage does the loan have? Doesn't the CEO still pay just as much tax when he/she sells the stock to pay down the loan? Is it just to allow the stock a chance to appreciate?
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Re:Airbnb S-1 by toomuchtodo on Monday November 16, 2020 @07:29PM (#25118962)
It's to capture future possible growth and defer taxes into the future.
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Re:Airbnb S-1 by benmller313 on Monday November 16, 2020 @07:19PM (#25118893)
I'd guess just savings on paying capital gains tax vs income tax?
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