Posts Tagged ‘Purposes’
Should I Exercise My Stock Options Or Take The Cash Settlement For Tax Purposes?
The company I work for has been purchased by an international company and the deal willl close in sept. I have unexercised iso stock options that are worth $180m. If I do not exercise them, I will be paid in cash when the merger closes in Sept. I will make about $200m in regular salary this year. I want to MINIMIZE the taxes I will pay on my iso’s. Based on my salary, I know if I exercise the options I will have to report the value for AMT purposes. Would I be better off excercising the options (my old company stock would be converted to the new firms stock) and holding it for at least a year and dealing with AMT or just taking the cash and reporting it as regular income. Is their a tax advantage either way? Thanks
How To Choose A Bike For Fitness Purposes?
I want to purchase a bike I can ride to the store, around the neighborhood, to the park’s trails, the dirt trail near our house, etc. I want to start riding to get in shape. I live near the library, parks, friends houses, etc, and would like to start riding instead of driving. I dont know WHAT to look for in a bike, or how much Im looking to spend. Any features I should look for? Brands you recommend? Thanks!

