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ABC Corporation Awarded John 1,000 Options in 2014; Each Option

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ABC Corporation awarded John 1,000 options in 2014; each option allows him to purchase one share of ABC Corporation stock for $20. The ABC stock was selling for $18 per share at the grant date. In 2016, John exercised the options when the stock's selling price was $40 per share. In 2018, John sells the stock for $50 per share. How much income does John recognize in 2016 when he exercised the options if they are incentive stock options?


A) $0
B) $18,000
C) $20,000
D) $40,000

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