And so if you are a founder of a high flying startup and own 20% in year 4 when it is worth $200 million, congratulations! IRS: “Alright you vested $8 million of equity this year.”
You: “Paper wealth only.”
IRS: “Yeah most is. You owe approximately $3.5 million.”
Startup Founders Face Tax Obligations on Vested Equity
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