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How does an ESPP work?

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An ESPP lets you buy your employer's stock at a 15% discount, often with a 6-month lookback using the lower of starting or ending price. The IRS limits qualified ESPP purchases to $25,000 of stock value per year.

How an ESPP with 15 percent discount and lookback works.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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