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Nonqualified Stock Options (NQSOs): Tax Strategies and Timing Tips to Reduce Your Liability

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Nonqualified Stock Options (NQSOs): Tax Strategies and Timing Tips to Reduce Your Liability

Equity compensation is a valuable part of many executives’ compensation packages. But it can trigger income spikes and significant tax exposure, often forcing executives to make high-stakes timing decisions. If you’ve been awarded NQSOs, carefully planning the timing of NQSO exercises can help ease your tax liability.

By Jeff Levin, CPA July 16, 2026