I found the IRS webpage you reference in the previous post. The paragraph you cite is preceded by the following statement:
"If you meet the holding period requirement and the option price was below (but not less than 85% of) the FMV of the stock at the time the option was granted:"
It appears that you meet the holding period; however, was the option price below (but not less than 85% of) the FMV of the stock at the time the option was granted? If yes, the ordinary income amount is calculated using one of the two methods you have cited.
Here is the link to the IRS page referenced herein:
I purchased stock from my employer under a § 423 employee stock purchase plan and received a Form 10...
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