In 2016, BT granted a nonqualified stock option to Ms. Pearl to buy 180 shares of BT stock at $46 per share for five years. At date of grant, BT stock was trading on Nasdaq for $44.52 per share. In 2021, Ms. Pearl exercised the option when BTs stock was trading at $57.90 per share.

Required:

1. How much income did Ms. Pearl recognize in 2016 and 2021 because of the stock option?
2. Compute Ms. Pearls basis in the 180 shares.
3. What are the tax consequences of the stock option to BT in 2016 and 2021?