https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/filing-83-b-30-day-rule/01/3368763#M1240544 <P>I was consulting a startup, received some restricted shares at a nominal value ($38 in cost basis, paid that amount). Grant date was 5/2/24, but only finished reviewing the documents, signed everything and accepted shares on 5/21. I assume it is still not too late to mail in 83(b)? Most sources say it is 30 days from *receiving* stock. Word 'receiving' is a bit confusing in this context.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Also, paper mailing 83(b) to IRS seems to be the only option, no way to do it electronically?&nbsp;</P> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:58:22 GMT circle11 2026-02-11T09:58:22Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/filing-83-b-30-day-rule/01/3368763#M1240544 <P>I was consulting a startup, received some restricted shares at a nominal value ($38 in cost basis, paid that amount). Grant date was 5/2/24, but only finished reviewing the documents, signed everything and accepted shares on 5/21. I assume it is still not too late to mail in 83(b)? Most sources say it is 30 days from *receiving* stock. Word 'receiving' is a bit confusing in this context.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Also, paper mailing 83(b) to IRS seems to be the only option, no way to do it electronically?&nbsp;</P> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:58:22 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/filing-83-b-30-day-rule/01/3368763#M1240544 circle11 2026-02-11T09:58:22Z