You should consider the tax implications of stock options from your employer. Companies will sometimes reward certain employees with stock options. The thinking is that, along with other parts of the total compensation package, stock options will help retain key employees and incentivize them to work harder to help the company meet its goals. Essentially, a stock option gives an employee the right to buy shares of company stock at a predetermined price at a point in the future. That future … [Read more...] about Employee Stock Options — Tax Considerations