Subject:Subject: taxation NQSO
Date:   Mon, 26 Jan 2004
From:  EJB

Hi,

Is there any scenario where worthless NQSOs could be used for some tax benefit where a loss can be claimed?

Thanks,
Cortney

Answer

Date:   6 May 2008

Hello Cortney,

Since no income is reported when the options are received, they have no tax basis and no loss can be claimed for them when they expire worthless.

Good luck!

Mike Gray

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