> You pay income tax on the value of your options, and also capital gains tax on the appreciation in their value after vesting. Yes. That was my point. > That

> You pay income tax on the value of your options, and also capital gains tax on the appreciation in their value after vesting. Yes. That was my point. > That’s only a tax advantage if you get options in a worthless company that later becomes valuable. What? Since 2010, most large companies had their stock prices double, triple or even more. > For public companies, you can reap this advantage yourself by buying and holding their stock using your cash compensation. Except you don't get all your salary upfront.