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December 1, 2023

Why that employee equity deal might not be as lucrative as you think it is

Tax can considerably reduce the amount of money you take home 


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Owning shares in the company you work for can be a major incentive to employees looking to join a startup.  If all goes well, even a <1% equity stake can end up being worth some serious cash. 

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Michaela Jefferson

Michaela is a freelance business writer and former news editor based in London. Follow her on LinkedIn.

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