How are enmployee benefit warrants taxed?
October 31, 2005
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005
From: Edwin
Michael,
I joined an investment banking firm where part of our compensation includes warrants. How are these taxed?
Much thanks,
Edwin
Answer
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005
Hello Edwin,
If the warrants can be traded on a public market, they are taxable based on the market price.
If the warrants are personal and can’t be traded, they are taxed as non-qualified stock options. See our special report, Executive Tax Planning for Non-Qualified Stock Options.
Good luck!
Mike Gray