Stock Programs

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Employee Stock Programs

Common Employee Stock Programs

Type	Details
Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA)	The difference between the original cost basis and current market value of shares of employer stock. The NUA is not subject to tax until the company stock is sold and will never be subject to an early withdrawl penalty.
Incentive Stock Option (ISO)	A corporate benefit that gives an employee the right to buy shares of company stock at a discounted price with the added benefit fo possible tax breaks on the profit.
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU)	A form of equity compensation that companies issue to employees. An RSU is a promise from your employer to give you shares of the company's stock (or the cash equivalent) on a future date - as soon as you meet certain conditions.
Stock Grant	The issuance of stock in exchange for non-cash consideration, such as services performed. For startups, stock grants are commonly used to compensate employees through stock incentive plans.
Employee Stock Purchase Pla (ESPP)	A type of broad-based stock plan that allows employees to use after-tax payroll deductions to acquire their company's stock, usually ar a discount of up to 15%.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)	an IRC section 401(a) qualified defined contribution plan that is a stock bonus plan or a stock bonus/money purchase plan.

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