• Executive L. M. Best is covered under his company's ISO plan. The plan grants Best an option in 2015 to purchase compa
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company's ISO plan. The plan grants Best an option in 2015 to purchase company stock for $150 per share. In February 2017, Best exercises this option and purchases 100 shares. Fair market value of the 100 shares in February 2017 is $20,000. Suppose Best sells the 100 shares in December 2017 for $25,000. A. What is Best's taxable gain? B. How much is treated as compensation income in 2017? C. How much is treated as capital gain?
• Executive L. M. Best is covered under his