Question

RSUs or ISOs: which has better tax treatment?

Answer

ISOs offer potential for long-term capital gains treatment if you hold more than one year after exercise and two years after grant, while RSUs are always taxed as ordinary income when they vest. However, ISOs carry AMT risk and require careful planning, whereas RSUs are simpler but immediately taxable at vest.

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