Employee Stock Option Plan Template

• Category: Corporations - Technology - Investments
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-TC0910
• Format: Word; PDF; Rich Text

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This stock option plan provides employees with a way to gain ownership in the company for which they work. The plan addresses SARs, stock awards, dividends and divided equivalents, deferrals and settlements, and all other subject matter generally included in stock option plans.

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How do you negotiate employee stock options?

Find out how big the discount would be, compared to preferred shares. Ask about the most recent appraisal. Don't be afraid to take the future into consideration. Negotiate salary first, stock options next. Oh, and you might also want to learn how long you have to buy those shares.

How do you offer stock options to employees?

These options, which are contracts, give an employee the right to buy or exercise a set number of shares of the company stock at a pre-set price, also known as the grant price. This offer doesn't last forever, though. You have a set amount of time to exercise your options before they expire.

How do you value employee stock options?

The future value of your employee stock options will depend on two factors: the performance of the underlying stock and the strike price of your options. For example, if the stock is worth $30 and your option's strike price is $25, your options will be worth $5 per share.

Can employees sell their stock options?

Employee stock options (ESOs) are a type of equity compensation granted by companies to their employees and executives.Typically, ESOs are issued by the company and cannot be sold, unlike standard listed or exchange-traded options.

How do I report employee stock options on tax return?

Since you'll have to exercise your option through your employer, your employer will usually report the amount of your income on line 1 of your Form W-2 as ordinary wages or salary and the income will be included when you file your tax return.

How do you account for stock options?

The stock option compensation is an expense of the business and is represented by the debit to the expense account in the income statement. The other side of the entry is to the additional paid in capital account (APIC) which is part of the total equity of the business.

How do I file Form 3922 on my tax return?

IRS Form 3922 Transfer of Stock Acquired Through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan Under Section 423(c) is for informational purposes only and is not entered into your return. You will need this information when you sell the stock, so the form should be kept for your records.

How do I set up an employee stock option plan?

To set up an ESOP, you'll have to establish a trust to buy your stock. Then, each year you'll make tax-deductible contributions of company shares, cash for the ESOP to buy company shares, or both. The ESOP trust will own the stock and allocate shares to individual employee's accounts.

How much does it cost to set up an ESOP?

An ESOP will probably cost $80,000 to $250,000 to set up and run the first year and, for most companies with fewer than a few hundred employees, $20,000 to $30,000 annually.

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