chrispy Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Would it be possible for a private company to purchase stock in a publicly traded company and give it to an employee as a bonus to avoid income taxes? Would that still count as income for the employee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Absolutely counts as income Non-Cash Bonuses If the bonus is not cash, but a trip or goods, you have to report the fair market value. The employer should report this on the W-2. It will be included in that box with wages and other compensation and not reported separately. If the bonus is in the form of a stock option, for instance, the employer should show the fair market value of the stock at the time of the bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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