Common use of Tax Treatment; Section 83(b); Section 409A Clause in Contracts

Tax Treatment; Section 83(b); Section 409A. You may incur tax liability as a result of the vesting of shares of Restricted Stock, the payment of dividends, or the disposition of shares of Stock. You should consult your own tax adviser for tax advice. You acknowledge that you may file with the Internal Revenue Service, within 30 days of the Grant Date, an irrevocable election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code to be taxed as of the Grant Date on the amount by which the Fair Market Value of the Restricted Stock on the Grant Date exceeds the amount paid for the Stock, if any. If you choose to file an election under Section 83(b) of the Code, you agree to promptly deliver a copy of your election to Intrepid. Restricted Stock is not intended to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code (“Section 409A”) and any dividend payments are intended to be exempt from Section 409A as a short-term deferral and, accordingly, the terms of this Agreement will be construed to preserve such exemption. However, under certain circumstances, payments or benefits under the Award may be subject to Section 409A. To the extent that Grantee and this Agreement are subject to Section 409A, this Agreement will be interpreted and administered in accordance with the intent that Grantee not be subject to tax under Section 409A. In the event that Grantee is determined to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A, any payments on account of termination of Service will be accumulated and paid without interest on the first business day following the date that is six months after the date of Grantee’s termination of Service to the extent required to avoid any adverse tax consequences under Section 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, “separation from service” and “disability” will have the meanings as defined under Section 409A and references to termination of Service will mean a “separation from service” to the extent required for compliance with Section 409A. Each amount to be paid under this Agreement will be construed as a separate identified payment for purposes of Section 409A. The Committee, in its sole discretion and without Grantee’s consent, may amend or modify this Agreement in any manner and delay payment of any amounts payable to satisfy the requirements of Section 409A. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, the Plan, or any Applicable Severance Agreement to the contrary, in no event will Intrepid or any of its Affiliates be liable to Grantee or any other person on account of an Award’s failure to (a) qualify for favorable U.S. tax treatment or (b) avoid adverse tax treatment under U.S. law, including, without limitation, Section 409A.

Tax Treatment; Section 83(b); Section 409A. You may incur tax liability as a result of the vesting of shares of Restricted Stock, the payment of dividends, or the disposition of shares of Stock. You should consult your own tax adviser for tax advice. You acknowledge that you may file with the Internal Revenue Service, within 30 days of the Grant Date, an irrevocable election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code to be taxed as of the Grant Date on the amount by which the Fair Market Value of the Restricted Stock on the Grant Date exceeds the amount paid for the Stock, if any. If you choose to file an election under Section 83(b) of the Code, you agree to promptly deliver a copy of your election to Intrepid. Restricted Stock is not intended to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code (“Section 409A”) and any dividend payments are intended to be exempt from Section 409A as a short-term deferral and, accordingly, the terms of this Agreement will be INTREPID POTASH, INC. RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT 5 construed to preserve such exemption. However, under certain circumstances, payments or benefits under the Award may be subject to Section 409A. To the extent that Grantee and this Agreement are subject to Section 409A, this Agreement will be interpreted and administered in accordance with the intent that Grantee not be subject to tax under Section 409A. In the event that Grantee is determined to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A, any payments on account of termination of Service will be accumulated and paid without interest on the first business day following the date that is six months after the date of Grantee’s termination of Service to the extent required to avoid any adverse tax consequences under Section 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, “separation from service” and “disability” will have the meanings as defined under Section 409A and references to termination of Service will mean a “separation from service” to the extent required for compliance with Section 409A. Each amount to be paid under this Agreement will be construed as a separate identified payment for purposes of Section 409A. The Committee, in its sole discretion and without Grantee’s consent, may amend or modify this Agreement in any manner and delay payment of any amounts payable to satisfy the requirements of Section 409A. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, the Plan, or any Applicable Severance Agreement to the contrary, in no event will Intrepid or any of its Affiliates be liable to Grantee or any other person on account of an Award’s failure to (a) qualify for favorable U.S. tax treatment or (b) avoid adverse tax treatment under U.S. law, including, without limitation, Section 409A.

Tax Treatment; Section 83(b); Section 409A. You may incur tax liability as a result of the vesting of shares of Restricted Stock, the payment of dividends, or the disposition of shares of Stock. You should consult your own tax adviser for tax advice. You acknowledge that you may file with the Internal Revenue Service, within 30 days of the Grant Date, an irrevocable election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code to be taxed as of the Grant Date on the amount by which the Fair Market Value of the Restricted Stock on the Grant Date exceeds the amount paid for the Stock, if any. If you choose to file an election under Section 83(b) of the Code, you agree to promptly deliver a copy of your election to Intrepidthe Chief Financial Officer of Intrepid (or his or her designee). Restricted Stock is not intended to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code (“Section 409A”) and any dividend payments are intended to be exempt from Section 409A as a short-term deferral and, accordingly, the terms of this Agreement will be construed to preserve such exemption. However, under certain circumstances, payments or benefits under the Award may be subject to Section 409A. To the extent that Grantee and this Agreement are subject to Section 409A, this Agreement will be interpreted and administered in accordance with the intent that Grantee not be subject to tax under Section 409A. In the event that Grantee is determined to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A, any payments on account of termination of Service will be accumulated and paid without interest on the first business day following the date that is six months after the date of Grantee’s 's termination of Service to the extent required to avoid any adverse tax consequences under Section 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, “separation from service” and “disability” will have the meanings as defined under Section 409A and references to termination of Service will mean a “separation from service” to the extent required for compliance with Section 409A. Each amount to be paid under this Agreement will be construed as a separate identified payment for purposes of Section 409A. The Committee, in its sole discretion and without Grantee’s 's consent, may amend or modify this Agreement in any manner and delay payment of any amounts payable to satisfy the requirements of Section 409A. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, the Plan, or any Applicable Severance Agreement to the contrary, in no event will Intrepid or any of its Affiliates be liable to Grantee or any other person on account of an Award’s 's failure to (a) qualify for favorable U.S. tax treatment or (b) avoid adverse tax treatment under U.S. law, including, without limitation, Section 409A.

Tax Treatment; Section 83(b); Section 409A. You may incur tax liability as a result of the vesting of shares of Restricted Stock, the payment of dividends, or the disposition of shares of Stock. You should consult your own tax adviser for tax advice. You acknowledge that you may file with the Internal Revenue Service, within 30 days of the Grant Date, an irrevocable election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code to be taxed as of the Grant Date on the amount by which the Fair Market Value of the Restricted Stock on the Grant Date exceeds the amount paid for the Stock, if any. If you choose to file an election under Section 83(b) of the Code, you agree to promptly deliver a copy of your election to Intrepid. Restricted Stock is not intended to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code (“Section 409A”) and any dividend payments are intended to be exempt from Section 409A as a short-term deferral and, accordingly, the terms of this Agreement will be construed to preserve such exemption. However, under certain circumstances, payments or benefits under the Award may be subject to Section 409A. To the extent that Grantee and this Agreement are subject to Section 409A, this Agreement will be interpreted and administered in accordance with the intent that INTREPID POTASH, INC. RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT 5 Grantee not be subject to tax under Section 409A. In the event that Grantee is determined to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A, any payments on account of termination of Service will be accumulated and paid without interest on the first business day following the date that is six months after the date of Grantee’s termination of Service to the extent required to avoid any adverse tax consequences under Section 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, “separation from service” and “disability” will have the meanings as defined under Section 409A and references to termination of Service will mean a “separation from service” to the extent required for compliance with Section 409A. Each amount to be paid under this Agreement will be construed as a separate identified payment for purposes of Section 409A. The Committee, in its sole discretion and without Grantee’s consent, may amend or modify this Agreement in any manner and delay payment of any amounts payable to satisfy the requirements of Section 409A. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, the Plan, or any Applicable Severance Agreement to the contrary, in no event will Intrepid or any of its Affiliates be liable to Grantee or any other person on account of an Award’s failure to (a) qualify for favorable U.S. tax treatment or (b) avoid adverse tax treatment under U.S. law, including, without limitation, Section 409A.