<prompt> Human: I was given stock that will vest soon and has appreciated. I have been informed that there is an approximately 50 tax on the stock proceeds, which I find completely ridiculous.Is there a way to reduce the taxes on the stock somehow e.g pay for the tax myself, so that I do not loose out on so much money?Edit: I am in the UK.  <response>: rUKPersonalFinance will know more about this. 