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Doesn't that depend on whether they are RSU's? Then there is no strike price as far as I remember only capital Gains.

An RSU is not the same as a stock option.

No but I wonder if that's what he got instead the price taken into consideration.

RSUs are taxed when they're granted at the same rate as income but with the withholding of a bonus.

Capital gains tax only applies to the difference of sell price and grant price.