Hal_Al
Level 15

Deductions & credits

Q. Is there a definite answer?

A. No.

 

All you're going to get is opinions.  I'm of the opinion that it is not compensation and it is not taxable.  It's a discount or reduced price.  I think is a similar situation is where a college professor gets his (or his spouse and kids) tuition waived at his school.  That's not taxable income to him.