> Why don't startups offer actual equity grants instead of options? Great tax advantages. For ex one startup I worked for did it the other way resulting in rec

> Why don't startups offer actual equity grants instead of options? Great tax advantages. For ex one startup I worked for did it the other way resulting in recognizable tax income and everyone got hit with a tax bill. Fortunately when it was brought to leadership's attention they were enlightened enough to offset the tax bill with cash but don't expect that, ever.