To determine the taxable income reported in 2023, we need to calculate the difference between the fair market value of the stock at the time of exercise and the exercise price.
Fair market value at exercise: $45 per share (since it's $50 per share in 2026, and Dillen exercised the options in 2023)
Exercise price: $30 per share
Therefore, the taxable income per share is $45 - $30 = $15.
Since Dillen exercised 1,000 options, the total taxable income reported in 2023 is $15 * 1,000 = $15,000