let me use an example and see if this works out.
Let's say I had 100 RSU's where the restriction ended in 2020. On the day the restriction ended the stock was selling for $20 per share. Therefore my W-2 should have an additional $2000 (100*20) under 'wages'.
The federal, state, social security and medicare withholdings on my paycheck were $400. The brokerage company sold 20 of the 100 shares to cover the taxes ($20 * 20 shares) leaving me with 80 shares with a cost basis of $20.
the cost basis is 80* $20 or $1600.
Given this example, there is nothing on the 1099-B, but there is $2000 on my W-2.
Now let's say I went ahead and sold those shares the next day at $21 per share. I received $1680 in cash ($21*80) and have a gain of $80 ($1680 - $1600). That $80 is a short term gain and would be reported on my 1099-B.
does that example make sense?
I am not clear if you are holding any of the shares anymore......what is in box 1D?
