An employee who receives restricted stock as compensation from a corporate employer must include the stock's fair market value in gross income in the year of receipt, even though the employee's ownership rights in the stock are nonvested. True or False Section 401(k) plans allow employees to contribute a portion of their current wages or salary to a tax-exempt retirement account. However, the contributed portion is still taxable compensation to the employee. True or False
This year, Larry was awarded a bonus by his corporate employer that will be paid in five annual installments beginning in the year Larry retires. The employer's liability for the future payment is unfunded. Even though Larry earned the bonus this year, he does not recognize any current income. True or False