ISO & NSO basics
Strike prices, grant types and the rules that decide how much of your option gain the IRS takes.
ISO vs NSO: what's the tax difference?
ISOs and NSOs are taxed completely differently. See who can get each, when tax hits, and a full worked example comparing both.
What is a stock option strike price?
The strike price is the fixed price you pay per share to exercise your options. Learn how it's set, why it never changes, and how to find yours.
Incentive stock options (ISOs) 101
Vesting, exercise windows, holding periods and the AMT trap — the full lifecycle of an ISO grant.
Non-qualified stock options (NSOs) 101
Simple, flexible and taxed as ordinary income at exercise. What to plan for.
What is the $100k rule for stock options?
Only $100,000 of ISOs (valued at grant) can vest per year. Learn how the $100k rule splits your options into ISO and NSO portions.
How does an early exercise option work?
Exercising unvested shares can start your capital gains clock early — if you file an 83(b) election in time.