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by TomVDB 2722 days ago
That’s only true for the guaranteed discount on the lock-in price (0-20% depending on the company.)

For a stock with lots of appreciation, the real bonus is in the stock price appreciation in the 2 year during which the price is locked in.

That part gets taxed at capital gains if you hold the stock long enough.

https://www.mystockoptions.com/content/how-long-must-i-hold-...