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What is a 409A valuation?

A 409A valuation is an independent appraisal of the fair market value (FMV) of a private company s common stock. The 409A valuation is required by the IRS for private companies that issue stock options to their employees to ensure these options are not issued at a discount. The 409A refers to the IRS Section 409A

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What is an 83(b) election?

An 83(b) election is an IRS tax election that allows startup founders, employees, and shareholders to pay taxes on restricted stock at the time it is granted rather than when it vests. This election is commonly used in startups where equity is issued with a vesting schedule. By filing this election early, individuals may reduce

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