Pre FAS 123R and Incentive Stock Options

At Issuance

There is no impact on the tax provision on issuance.

 

Upon Exercise

Typically these options, when exercised, should impact the Current Tax Expense, which should be offset in Equity.
This type of option was vested prior to the adoption of FAS 123R or consists of qualifying distributions of Incentive Stock Options (ISOs).
To impact the current provision and an offset in equity, enter the option expense details as a permanent difference with Type E for Equity Adjustment.