In May 2013, Swallow, Inc

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Essay

In May 2013, Swallow, Inc., issues options to Karrie, a corporate officer, to purchase 100 shares of Swallow stock under an ISO plan. At the date the stock options are issued, the fair market value of the stock is $1,000 per share and the option price is $1,200 per share. The stock becomes freely transferable in 2014. Karrie exercises the options in November 2013 when the stock is selling for $1,500 per share. She sells the stock in December 2017 for $1,800 per share.​
a.Determine the amount of the AMT adjustment for 2013.
b.Determine the amount of the AMT adjustment for 2014.
c.Determine Karrie's recognized gain for regular income tax purposes and for AMT purposes on the sale of the stock.
d.Determine the amount of the AMT adjustment for 2017.

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