Let's say one taxpayer had 30,000 in wages and is splitting that 50/50.
Their 1040 will have the 30,000 on their 1040 as wages and also the -15,000 as other income to offset the adjustment.
Form 8958 reports the -15,000 on line 12 so that the IRS can match this entry.
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