If they were serious about fixing startup stock options, they would: - Eliminate the tax penalty you get if you exercise and keep the shares. This matters whe

If they were serious about fixing startup stock options, they would: - Eliminate the tax penalty you get if you exercise and keep the shares. This matters when the startup has not had an IPO or other liquidity event yet. - Eliminate the IRS rule that incentive stock options must expire 60 days after you leave the company, or they lose their favorable tax treatment. Employers should have the discretion of giving employees a longer exercise window without losing the favorable tax treatment.