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The Equity Compensation Playbook (2026 Edition)

July 17, 2026 · Aditya Gupta

$19.00

RSUs, stock options, the 83(b) election, and the AMT trap — decoded. The Equity Compensation Playbook helps you understand the equity in your pay and keep more of it when it pays off, built on current 2026 tax law.

It’s the clear, strategic overview of how each kind of equity works and the right moves to make at each stage.

AMT figures, ESPP limits, and holding periods live in gold-bordered Annual Update Matrix boxes for a yearly refresh.

Description

What You’ll Learn

  • How RSUs and stock options work and are taxed
  • When the 83(b) election is worth filing
  • How to plan around the AMT on option exercises
  • How to think about liquidity and concentration risk
  • The holding periods that unlock lower tax rates
  • A stage-by-stage playbook from grant to sale

Who This Book Is For

Employees with equity compensation who want a strategic overview of RSUs, options, and the tax moves that matter.

Format

Instant digital download (PDF). 2026 U.S. edition. Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile reading. Educational content only — not individualized tax, legal, or financial advice.