Question

Bernie is a participant in his employer's non-contributory ESOP. Two years ago, his employer contributed stock with a fair market value of $30,000 into Bernie's account. Bernie retired one year later and took distribution of the stock when its fair market value was $40,000. Two years after his retirement, Bernie sold the stock for $50,000. What is the appropriate tax treatment available to Bernie upon sale of the stock?

Answer 1

Answer:

taxable amount = $10,000

Explanation:

given data

2 year ago fair market value = $30,000

fair market value = $40,000

sold the stock =  $50,000

solution

we get here taxable amount  when ESOP sold

so taxable amount = Selling price - fair market value on distribution  date ...........1

put here value

taxable amount = $50000 - $40000

taxable amount = $10,000 long term capital gain