Missing the 83(b) Deadline Can Spell Disaster for Founders
When you receive a stock grant in a startup that has a vesting schedule, the IRS taxes it in a way that can be very disadvantageous to founders and early team members. Luckily, there's a straightforward way to change this—file an 83(b) election—but you're on the clock so don't miss it.
Peter Swan
, CEO
, Gust INC
12 Nov 2025