On May 10, 2018, Somerton Inc., grants Louise a nonqualified stock option to acquire 700 shares of

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On May 10, 2018, Somerton Inc., grants Louise a nonqualified stock option to acquire 700 shares of the company’s stock for $11 per share. The fair market value of the stock on the date of grant is $13. The option does not have a readily ascertainable fair market value. On June 1, 2018, when the fair market value of the stock is $15, Louise exercises the stock option.  Determine the tax consequences for Louise and Somerton on the grant date of the option and the exercise date.

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Concepts In Federal Taxation

ISBN: 9781337702621

26th Edition

Authors: Kevin E. Murphy, Mark Higgins

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