disqualifying disposition

Disqualifying Disposition

A sale or other transaction in stock that one acquired to an employee stock option plan within two years of enrollment in the plan or one year of purchase. The profit on a disqualifying disposition is not considered capital gains and is taxed like ordinary income, which is usually at a higher rate.

disqualifying disposition

The sale, gift, or exchange of stock acquired through an employee stock purchase plan within two years of enrollment or one year of the purchase date. A disqualifying disposition results in ordinary income for tax purposes.