Ask the Option Tax-Ologist
Nov 17, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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Episode description
We discuss tax issues related to stock options. The discussion is related to Elon Musk's recent infamous twitter poll, in which he asked his followers if he should sell some of his shares in Tesla. Scott buys an option in real time. Related articles are found here:
1. CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/07/elon-musk-faces-a-15-billion-tax-bill-which-is-likely-the-real-reason-hes-selling-stock.html
2. Fortune: https://fortune.com/2021/11/10/tesla-elon-musk-stock-options-tax-mistake/
3. Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-musk-says-stock-sale-impact-closer-tax-maximization-2021-11-14/
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