On January 1, year 1, Dave received 1,000 shares if restricted stock, from his e
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Question
On January 1, year 1, Dave received 1,000 shares if restricted stock, from his employer RRK Corporation. On that date the stock price was $7 per share. Dave's restricted shares will vest at the end of year 2. He intends to hold the shares until the end of year 4 when he intends to sell them to help fund the purchase of a new home. Dave predicts the share price of RRK will be $32 per share when his shares vest and will be $40.00 per share when he sells them. If Dave's stock price predictions are correct,what are the tax consequences of the date of vesting to Dave if his ordinary marignal rate is 30 percent and his long-term capital gains rate is 15 percent?
Explanation / Answer
Answer:-
Dave has no tax consequences on the grant date. On the date of vesting he will recognize $32,000 of ordinary income and pay taxes of $9,600 which is calculated as under:-
Description Amount Expanation (1) Shares Acquired 1,000 (2) FMV at vesting date $32.00 (3) Ordinary income on vesting date $32,000 (1)*(2) (4) Ordinary Marginal Tax rate 30% (5) Tax due when shares vest $9,600 (3)*(4)