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Sure. And maybe Im fixating on the meaning of "paid" next to the use of "salary." But I dont think the individuals existing assets or capital gains really have
by donavanm 6y ago
Sure. And maybe Im fixating on the meaning of "paid" next to the use of "salary." But I dont think the individuals existing assets or capital gains really have anything to do with the common misunderstanding of how equity based compensation is taxed.
- tripletao 6y agoTo be clear, RSUs are indeed taxed as you said. My point is that blahblahblogger's billionaires don't tend to get paid that way, but by appreciation of founder's stock (which can be captured only by a wealth tax, or by a capital gains tax if/when they sell).