Which of the Following Describes the Correct Treatment of Incentive

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the correct treatment of incentive stock options (ISOs) ?

• A)Financial accounting-no expense; tax-no deduction.
• B)Financial accounting-no expense; tax-deduct bargain element at exercise.
• C)Financial-expense value over vesting period; tax-no deduction.
• D)Financial-expense value over vesting period; tax-deduct bargain element at exercise.

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Definitions:

Taxpayer's Business

Refers to any enterprise or activity undertaken by an individual with the intention of earning profit.

Depreciation

The method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing how much of an asset's value has been used up over time.

Tangible Asset

Physical assets such as real estate, equipment, and inventory, distinguished from intangible assets like patents and copyrights.

Trade or Business

Any activity carried on for the production of income from selling goods or performing services.