Questione giuridica chiave
Whether restricted employee shares are taxable at acquisition or only when the transfer restriction lapses
Decisione estratta
The economic benefit is realized upon acquisition; the restriction affects valuation, not the timing of income accrual.
Motivazione estratta
The contractual transfer restriction does not change ownership transfer. A return obligation likewise does not prevent the recipient from disposing of the shares in a legally relevant way. These circumstances may affect valuation, but not the accrual of income.