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I am being laid off and need to sell my stock options before mid-April to avoid losing them. My taxable income last year was about $118k, and this year it may be slightly higher. The options are worth around $44k, and the stock price is rising. I am concerned about selling due to potentially moving into a higher tax bracket. Should I sell the options now, or wait until next year when my income might be lower? My current income this year is $168k, expected to reach $180k by year-end, and my wife's income is $5k. We file jointly.

May 30th, 2024

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