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The document explains the default taxation approach based on vesting and the substantial risk of forfeiture, then contrasts it with Section 83(b)’s ability to accelerate the taxable event to the stock transfer date. 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Mr. Netser's practice focuses on US international taxation issues, including M&A (inbound and outbound), transfer pricing, subpart F, foreign tax credits, international tax planning and restructurings, international joint venturesand tax controversy. Mr. Netser received his LL.B., magna cum laude, and B.A. (Economics) from TelAviv University, in 2006. He continued his studies at the University of Michigan Law School where he earned his [LL.M. in](LL.M. in) International Taxation in 2008. Prior to joining Fenwick, Mr. Netser practiced corporate and tax law at a leading law firmin Tel-Aviv, Israel. He can be reached at: inetser@ [fenwick.com](fenwick.com).  \nI. Introduction  \nFounders, executives and other employees of fast growing companies – if you received or are about to receive restricted stock in connection with the performances of services, you should consider making a timely § 83(b)1 election in the US, even if you are not currently taxed in the US.  \nGenerally, if stock is transferred in connection with the performances of services, the person performing such services may elect, for US federal income tax purposes, to include in gross income the fair market value of the property (less the amount paid  \nfor the stock, if any) at the time of transfer as compensation for services. If this election is made, the rules in the US that generally would require recognition of income when vesting occurs, would not apply. As a result, subsequent appreciation in the value of the stock between the time of its grant and the time when it vests is not taxable as compensation to the person who performed the services.  \nThis treatment could turn out to be extremely beneficial to many non-US founders, executives and other employees of fast growing companies that, in connection with the performance of services, received amounts of stock that have little or no value when granted (but may significantly appreciate in value), and that at a later point in time are taxed in the US (e.g., because they move to the US) . However, failure to make a valid § 83(b) election could result in a significant tax hit to such persons after they become subject to US tax and their stock vests.  \nA valid § 83(b) election must be made not later than 30 days after the date of the transfer of the stock, and is to be made in a manner set forth in the  \nregulations. There are no exceptions to this timely filing rule. Therefore, as further discussed below, careful consideration should be given to situations where non-US persons received restricted stock in connection with the performances of services, but failed to timely make a § 83(b) election, and become, or are about to become, US persons.  \nII. General Rules For Property Transferred In Connection With The Performances Of Services  \nFor US federal income tax purposes, as a general rule, if property,2 such as stock, is transferred in connection with the performance of services, the employee who performed the services has gross income in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the stock over the amount paid for the stock by the employee (which may be zero) .3 However, under this rule, both the income event and the measurement of the fair market value of the stock are to take place only when the stock is first transferable or not subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture.4  \nA common substantial risk of forfeiture is one that conditions full ownership of the stock upon the future performance (or refraining from performance) of services (such as a vesting restriction, which occurs during the employment period) .5 The person performing services must earn full rights to the stock by performance of future services. Due to the real possibility that the condition might not be fulfilled, the presence of such restrict","cbCaimQFgtIoZm8T","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimQFgtIoZm8T","pdf",105901,9,"English","# I. Introduction\n# II. General Rules For Property Transferred In Connection With The Performances Of Services\n# III. Section 83(b) Election\n## A. Overview Of US Federal Income Tax Consequences","[{\"question\":\"When should a Section 83(b) election be filed for restricted stock?\",\"answer\":\"A valid Section 83(b) election must be made no later than 30 days after the stock is transferred and must follow the manner specified in the regulations. The document states there are no exceptions to the timely filing rule.\"},{\"question\":\"What triggers taxation under the general Section 83(a) rule for restricted stock?\",\"answer\":\"Under the general rule, taxation is measured when the stock becomes transferable or is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture. The document notes that this commonly occurs when vesting restrictions lapse.\"},{\"question\":\"How does a Section 83(b) election change the tax timing compared with vesting?\",\"answer\":\"Section 83(b) allows the employee to elect to accelerate the taxable event to the time of the stock transfer. After the election, the employee is treated as the owner of the stock for US federal income tax purposes, rather than being taxed when restrictions lapse.\"}]","Section 83(b) Election - Better Safe Than Sorry | PDF",1789816578]