Employee benefits

Probably a warrant/option to buy shares in your company at a price which is discounted to the current market price

There are tax benefits for the company issuing them I think, but a bargain if you think your company's value is likely to rise significantly in the future

I think they're treated as benefits in kind for employees so you may need to declare them on your tax returns or just be aware additional tax might be deducted from the discount you get (as mentioned above)

Also you may have to stay at your company for a certain period of time before you can be eligible to get the shares.

Overall I'd say it's worth it unless you work for a very overpriced company or one with fraudulent activities :-)

Posted By: essexcanaryOTBC, Jan 3, 22:54:51