Stock Option
Tax Calculator

This is not financial advice.

Basic Information

Basic information: Federal tax liability with W2 income and stock options

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State
Your W2
Spouse W2

Stock Options

Incentive Stock Options (ISO): Bargain element = (FMV - Strike) × Shares. No regular income tax, but triggers AMT.

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Non-Qualified Stock Options (NSO): Income = (FMV - Strike) × Shares. Taxed as ordinary income immediately.

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Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT): Parallel tax system. Pay higher of regular tax or AMT. Rates: 26% up to ~$220k (MFJ), 28% above, exemption: $133,300 (MFJ)

AMT Income

$0

Less Exemption

($133,300)

AMT Taxable

$0

Total AMT

$0

Tax Results

Total Ordinary Income

$0

Taxable Income

$0

Regular Tax

$0

AMT Liability (AMT > Regular Tax)

$0

Federal Tax

$0

Effective Rate

0.00%

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