What if my company is acquired while I'm trying to meet the one-year holding period for ISO shares but the buyer pays cash for the stock before the holding period is over? Is there any way to avoid a disqualifying disposition?

If, as is normally the case, you have no power to refuse or delay your stock sale, no exception...

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