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Very simple: long-term capitals gains. As a founder, you bought your stock more than 1 year ago, for virtually nothing. In the US (minus California), that's a f
by alain94040 14y ago
Very simple: long-term capitals gains. As a founder, you bought your stock more than 1 year ago, for virtually nothing. In the US (minus California), that's a flat tax.
(*) founder stock is not to be confused with stock-options, which is what early employees usually get. Completely different.