Equity can be complex. However, equity can be a considerable part of compensation packages and can take many forms, including stock options. Withum’s Founders and Tech Executive Services Team is here to help simplify equity compensation and explain some general tax considerations of several types of equity compensation. Learn more by viewing our short video series below.

Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs)

Dan Krolikowski of Withum’s Founders and Tech Executive Services team shares tips on how to manage your company’s Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs).

Incentive Stock Options (ISOs)

Incentive stock options (ISOs) are popular measures of employee compensation received as rights to company stock. Listen as Nicole Angiuoli of Withum’s Founders and Tech Executive Services team discusses ISOs’ favorable tax treatments in comparison to other types of stock compensation.

Nonqualified Stock Options (NSOs)

Nonqualified Stock Options (NSOs) are any stock options other than ISOs, which can be granted to employees, independent contractors and non-employee directors. Listen in as Jill Koonjy of Withum’s Founders and Tech Executive Services team shares basic tips on how to manage and plan for your NSOs.

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Restricted stock units are issued to employees through a vesting plan and distribution schedule after they achieve required performance milestones or upon remaining with their employer for a particular length of time. Listen as Dan Krolikowski of Withum’s Founders and Tech Executives Service team provides basic tips on RSUs for our Founders and Tech Executives.

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