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Address it to the IRS Service Center where you file your taxes. (See the chart provided on page 3.)  \n• Mail a copy of the completed form to your employer.  \nUse the following instructions to help you complete the form on page 2.  \nHeading:  \nWrite your name, address, and the date at the top of the form. Below “Department of the Treasury,” address the form to the IRS Service Center where you file your taxes. (See the chart provided on page 3.)  \nBox 1:  \nWrite your name, address, and Social Security number next to the corresponding field in this box.  \nBox 2:  \nWrite the number of shares and a description of the shares of stock you were awarded for which you are making the election under Section 83(b) .  \nBox 3:  \nWrite the calendar year during which you were granted the Restricted Stock Awards. Your grant date will provide you with this information.  \nBox 4:  \nDescribe the restrictions to which your awards are subject. You can find this information in your Award agreement. If you have any questions about the wording in your Award agreement, or about your restriction, contact the Plan Administrator at your employer.  \nBox 5:  \nRecord the closing price of your company’s stock on the grant date.  \nBox 6:  \nWrite the amount you paid for your Awards. If you did not pay anything for your Awards, state that no amount was paid for the shares.  \nBox 7:  \nNothing needs to be written here.  \nOnce you have completed the form, sign it and mail a copy to your IRS Service Center and to your employer. Certified mail is recommended. Be sure to retain a copy for your taxes.  \n 1.918978.104 Page 1 of 3  \nXXXXXXXX  \n| 2 | NOTIFICATION |\n| --- | --- |\n\n\u003CFirst Name Last Name>\u003CStreet Address>  \n\u003CCity, State ZIP>  \nDepartment of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Center  \nRe: Election under Code Section 83(b)  \nDear Sir or Madam:  \nI hereby make an election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, with respect to certain restricted stock received by me. The following information is submitted as required by Treas. Reg. § 1.83-2(e):  \n1. Taxpayer information  \nName:    \nStreet:   City:   State:   ZIP:    \nTaxpayer Identification Number:    \n2. Property for which election is made:    \n3. Date of transfer:   Taxable year for which election is made:    \n4. Restrictions to which property is subject:    \n5. Fair market value:    \n6. Amount paid for property:    \n7. A copy of this election has been furnished to the Corporation.  \nVery truly yours,  \nSignature Date  \nCC:    \n 1.918978.104 Page 2 of 3  \nXXXXXXXXX  \n| 3 | MAILING INSTRUCTIONS |\n| --- | --- |\n\nWhere to file?  \n| If you live in... | Mail to: |\n| --- | --- |\n| Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin | Department of the Treasury\u003Cbr>Internal Revenue Service\u003Cbr>Kansas City, MO 64999-0002 |\n| Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Texas | Department of the Treasury\u003Cbr>Internal Revenue Service\u003Cbr>Austin, TX 73301-0002 |\n| Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming | Department of the Treasury\u003Cbr>Internal Revenue Service\u003Cbr>Ogden, UT 84201-0002 |\n| A foreign country, U.S. possession or territory,* or use an APO or FPO address, or file Form 2555 or 4563, or are a dual-status alien. | Department of the Treasury\u003Cbr>Internal Revenue Service\u003Cbr>Austin, TX 73301-021","cbCaiq933O36cUO9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq933O36cUO9","pdf",894387,"English","# Instructions for Making an 83(b) Election\n## Form Completion Steps\n## Box-by-Box Guidance (Page 2)\n## Notification Letter Template\n## Mailing Instructions (Where to File)","[{\"question\":\"How long do you have to make an IRS Section 83(b) election after the grant date?\",\"answer\":\"You must complete the election within 30 days of your grant date.\"},{\"question\":\"What information is required for Box 1 on the IRS 83(b) form?\",\"answer\":\"Box 1 requires your name, address, and Social Security number in the corresponding fields.\"},{\"question\":\"Where should the completed election be mailed?\",\"answer\":\"Mail it to the IRS Service Center where you file your taxes within 30 days, and mail a copy to your employer.\"}]","Instructions for Completing IRS Section 83(b) Form | PDF",1789816570]