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Restricted stock awards (RSA)
Restricted stock awards (RSA)
Restricted stock awards are a type of restricted stock equity award. Learn how vesting, taxes, and termination work for RSAs.
Form 6251 and AMT
Form 6251 and AMT
IRS Form 6251 is a worksheet that helps you determine if you owe AMT and how much. You can also calculate your estimated AMT using our AMT calculator.
Estate and gift taxes for equity
Estate and gift taxes for equity
At Carta, we offer gift and estate tax appraisals. Learn everything you need to know about federal estate taxes and gift taxes when you transfer equity.
How equity-holding employees can prepare for an IPO
How equity-holding employees can prepare for an IPO
If your company is going public soon, here's what you can do to be IPO-ready.
What happens to equity when you leave a company?
What happens to equity when you leave a company?
When you quit or leave your job, the type of stock, timing of your departure, and individual vesting schedules determine what happens to your vested stock.
Early exercise of stock options
Early exercise of stock options
When you early exercise stock options, you are purchasing stock options before they vest. Learn more about the potential tax savings, advantages, and risks.