On May 1,2015,Peyton Is Granted the Right to Acquire 500

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On May 1,2015,Peyton is granted the right to acquire 500 shares of the Simon Corporation for $18 per share.The option qualifies under the company's incentive stock option plan.The current fair market value of the stock is $10.On September 18,2016 when the stock is selling for $20 per share,Peyton exercises his option to purchase the stock.Peyton sells the shares on November 15,2017,for $30 per share.Determine the tax consequences for Peyton and the Simon Corporation on the
a.Date of grant
b.Date of exercise
c.Date of sale