ISO Multi-Year Exercise Optimizer

Educational proxy only: applies a flat AMT rate to total bargain element. Real AMT has exemptions, phaseouts, and credits—use with a CPA. Spreading exercises does not change total bargain element, but can change annual AMT pressure.

Inputs

Same FMV/strike for all years (simplified).

Proxy AMT tax on bargain element

FMV must exceed strike.

Use ISO AMT Impact and AMT planning guide for deeper modeling.

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