Rick Recently Received 500 Shares of Restricted Stock from His

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Rick recently received 500 shares of restricted stock from his employer, Crazy Corporation, when the share price was $5 per share. Rick's restricted shares vested three years later when the market price was $12. Rick held the shares for a little more than a year after vesting and sold them when the market price was $15. What is the amount of Rick's compensation income if Rick made an election under section 83(b) when the stock was granted? Assuming a marginal tax rate of 30 percent, what is the amount of Rick's income inclusion and tax liability at the time of the income inclusion?

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Definitions:

Borrowing

The act of obtaining funds from another party with the promise of repayment at a later date, often with interest.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them ownership interests.

Financial Management

The strategic planning, controlling, organizing, and monitoring financial resources to achieve an organization's goals and objectives.

Current Value

The present worth of an asset or company based on market prices, as opposed to historical cost or book value; often used in gauging financial performance.