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Understanding Share Incentive Plans (SIP)
A Share Incentive Plan is a type of employee benefit that provides staff with shares in their company, often at a discounted rate or as a performance bonus. Common types include ESOPs (Employee Stock Option Plans) and ESPPs (Employee Stock Purchase Plans).
FAQs
What is Grant Price?
The grant price (or exercise price) is the fixed price at which you can buy the shares, regardless of how much the market price rises in the future.
Are stock incentives taxable?
Yes, stock incentives are usually taxed at two points: when you exercise the options (as a perquisite) and when you sell the shares (as Capital Gains).
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How to use SIP & Stock Incentive Tracker?
Enter grant details
Input total shares granted, vesting schedule (typically 4 years), and cliff (usually 1 year before vesting starts).
Add current value
Enter the current stock price (check company stock listing or internal valuation). Tool calculates vested value at current price.
Track wealth
See vested shares, vested value, unvested shares, and projected value at exit. Use for financial planning and total compensation understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an SIP (stock incentive plan)?
SIP grants you company shares as part of compensation. You don't pay upfront. Shares vest over time (usually 4 years). Valuable if company grows or goes public.
What is vesting?
Gradual ownership of granted shares over time. Example: 4-year vesting with 1-year cliff = no shares for 12 months, then 25% per year. You own vested shares immediately.
What is a cliff?
A cliff is a waiting period before any vesting. Example: 1-year cliff means you get nothing for 1 year, then 25% vests (typical quarterly after). If you leave before cliff, you forfeit shares.
What happens if I leave the company?
You keep vested shares. Unvested shares typically forfeit (unless company allows post-departure vesting). Always review exit terms in your equity agreement.
How do I know my stock price?
Private companies: HR or finance provides valuations. Public companies: check stock exchange (NSE/BSE in India, NASDAQ/NYSE in US). Updates periodically.
Is SIP income taxable?
Yes. Perquisite tax on FMV at vesting (difference between vesting price and grant price). Capital gains tax on any profit when you sell. Consult tax advisor for specifics.
Should I hold or sell when vesting?
Diversify: sell some, hold some. Don't over-concentrate in your company's stock. Diversification reduces risk if company falters. Consult financial advisor.
What if stock price drops?
Vested shares are yours to keep; value may decrease but you still own them. Incentive structures for underwater stock (underwater grants) vary by company.
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