>There are lots of ways that your stock options might become “non-qualified” stock options, though. If you exercise them less than a year after receiving them,

>There are lots of ways that your stock options might become “non-qualified” stock options, though. If you exercise them less than a year after receiving them, or sell them less than a year after exercising them, you could owe a ton of money to Uncle Sam. At this point, it’s best to call your accountant. I wish they'd gone into this more ...