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Taxation of Equity Compensation Essentials

Taxation of Equity Compensation Essentials

Go Beyond the Basics of Equity Award Taxation

Take your understanding and practice of equity compensation taxation to the next level with this in-depth, interactive how-to course on one our profession's trickiest domains. Build the know-how and confidence you need to successfully manage the taxation of your company’s equity awards as you walk through real-life scenarios, common challenges, complex regulations, international considerations, and more. 

Key topics to be explored include:

  • Reporting and withholding requirements your company needs to follow for tax compliance 
  • How to navigate shortfalls, windfalls, the one-day deposit rule, life events, and other common challenges 
  • Best practices for managing state and global taxation and mobility 
  • And more!

Ideal Development Opportunity For

  • Those new to equity compensation
  • Experienced professionals wanting to refresh and strengthen their skills 
  • Those responsible for overseeing tax compliance for equity plans

Course Features

  • Six expert-led modules
  • On-demand to fit your schedule 
  • Supplemental materials to further dive into topics 
  • Q&A and case study interview
  • Quizzes to test your skills and apply your knowledge 
  • Certificate awarded upon completion

Prerequisites

Attendees should already have a basic understanding of the characteristics of stock options, SARs, restricted stock/unit awards, and performance awards; how these arrangements are taxed in the United States; and the general procedures necessary to administer these programs. Individuals new to stock compensation may want to complete the NASPP's Stock Plan Fundamentals program before participating in this course.

  • NASPP Members: $750.
  • Nonmembers: $1,500 (Join or renew your membership to receive the discounted member fee and all member benefits.)

Nonmembers will need a free NASPP.com account to register. If you do not already have an account, click the "Log In" button in the upper right corner and then click the "Don't have an account?" link.

All registrations are non-refundable.