3 ms·That's exactly what capital gains taxes are tho?by mathraki 6y agoThat's exactly what capital gains taxes are tho?metzby 6y agoI thought capital gains were when you do realize them, not when you can realize them.deleted 6y ago[deleted]s17n 6y agoExercising your options is a taxable event even if the shares you're buying are illiquid.