Orange Inc. issued 20,000 nonqualified stock options valued at $40,000 (in total). The options vest over two
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Orange Inc. issued 20,000 nonqualified stock options valued at $40,000 (in total). The options vest over two years—half in 2016 (the year of issue) and half in 2017. One thousand options are exercised in 2017 with a bargain element on each option of $6. What is the 2017 book-tax difference associated with the stock options?
A. $14,000 unfavorable.
B. $14,000 favorable.
C. $20,000 unfavorable.
D. $20,000 favorable.
E. None of the choices are correct.
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Principles of Taxation for Business and Investment Planning 2016 Edition
ISBN: 9781259549250
19th edition
Authors: Sally Jones, Shelley Rhoades Catanach
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