Sam receives 100 stock options in XYC Co, which is a public company. He was granted the stock options in 2016 when the fair market value of the shares was $5 per share and the exercise price was $6 per share. He exercised his stock options in 2018 when the fair market value was $18 per share. In 2020, Sam plans to sell his 100 shares for $22 per share. What is the tax impact on Sam's income from the stock options in 2020?
Sam receives 100 stock options in XYC Co, which is a public company. He was granted the stock options in 2016 when the fair market value of the shares was $5 per share and the exercise price was $6 per share. He exercised his stock options in 2018 when the fair market value was $18 per share. In 2020, Sam plans to sell his 100 shares for $22 per share. What is the tax impact on Sam's income from the stock options in 2020?
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![Sam receives 100 stock options in XYC Co, which is a public company. He was
granted the stock options in 2016 when the fair market value of the shares was $5
per share and the exercise price was $6 per share. He exercised his stock options in
2018 when the fair market value was $18 per share. In 2020, Sam plans to sell his
100 shares for $22 per share.
What is the tax impact on Sam's income from the stock options in 2020?](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F342e00da-508a-496d-ac8a-0bd18063dfef%2F71093f00-271d-4d7c-a200-baff426326ec%2Fe3bkzlp_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:Sam receives 100 stock options in XYC Co, which is a public company. He was
granted the stock options in 2016 when the fair market value of the shares was $5
per share and the exercise price was $6 per share. He exercised his stock options in
2018 when the fair market value was $18 per share. In 2020, Sam plans to sell his
100 shares for $22 per share.
What is the tax impact on Sam's income from the stock options in 2020?
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