Whats the difference between Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) and non-qualified stock options?
A. The primary difference relates to taxation at the date of exercise. Whereas Incentive Stock Options are not subject to regular income tax when exercised, non-qualified stock options are. Note that regular income tax is mentioned. When exercising Incentive Stock Options, attention should be paid to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Q.I am considering accepting a new position in California. What will the tax consequences be? A. California does have relatively high individual income tax rates (9.3% at the highest). California also has relatively high real estate prices (which leads to some of America’s highest mortgage interest deductions). In order to evaluate the effect of these variables on your financial picture, and whether your new compensation package is adequate, a three to five year tax planning projection compared against your current situation can often be quite valuable. In fact, it may be possible to show, from an after-tax, cash flow perspective, how a higher salary will
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