No, it has not been fixed. However, there are a few things you can do. PREFACE Check with a CPA before acting on this advice! I'm not a CPA. * If you sell in

No, it has not been fixed. However, there are a few things you can do. PREFACE Check with a CPA before acting on this advice! I'm not a CPA. * If you sell in the same calendar year as you exercise, it's considered a "disqualifying disposition" * The tax is actually Max(regular income tax, AMT). Normally your AMT (on your regular income) is lower. So you can exercise and hold just enough shares to "bridge you" to the point where the AMT is equal to the regular income tax. This way you will still be eligible for long term capital gains tax. REMINDER Check with a CPA before acting on this advice!