Cross-Border Capital Markets

Prior to a recent change, in order for a Section 83(b) election to be effective, the taxpayer had to:

• File the Section 83(b) election within 30 days of the receipt of restricted property (typically, restricted stock) with the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”);
• Provide a copy of the election to the service recipient (typically, the employer); and
• Attach a copy of the election to the taxpayer’s tax return for the year of the election.

New regulations eliminate the requirement that a copy of the election be submitted with the taxpayer’s tax return. This change is intended to facilitate e-filing of individual tax returns.

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