What is income from exercise of nonstatutory stock options?

For nonstatutory options without a readily determinable fair market value, there’s no taxable event when the option is granted but you must include in income the fair market value of the stock received on exercise, less the amount paid, when you exercise the option.Jan 21, 2022

Are non statutory stock options the same as non-qualified stock options?

Non-statutory options (NSOs) are employee stock options that defer taxes until the options are exercised. People sometimes also refer to them as non-qualified stock options (NQOs). They can be given to anyone, including employees, consultants and directors.

What is the benefit associated with statutory stock options?

Statutory stock options provide an additional tax advantage not offered by unqualified or nonstatutory stock options. Employees must exercise statutory stock options after a vesting period, which may be as long as 10 years after they are issued.

How do I know if my options are ISO or NSO?

NSOs (Non-qualified Stock Options) can be used to compensate employees, consultants, directors, business partners, and advisors. ISOs (Incentive Stock Options) can only be used to compensate employees. NSOs are taxed as regular income at the time of exercise and are not eligible for an IRS section 83b election.