
Tax consequences of setting retroactive vesting dates under Section 409A
Retroactive equity vesting dates often create discounted stock options under Section 409A, triggering immediate income tax and a twenty percent penalty.

Retroactive equity vesting dates often create discounted stock options under Section 409A, triggering immediate income tax and a twenty percent penalty.
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