PanSola
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How do I file a ISO Disqualified Disposition, where W-2 only reported the bargain element and selling price was lower than exercise FMV?

I exercised ISO in 2016 and sold them in 2017 (<12 months), selling below the exercise FMV.  As I understand it, my ordinary income for 2017 regular tax with respect to these stocks should be calculated from my 2017 sell price.  However on the 2017 W-2 I received, the income was calculated with the spread on my exercise (using the FMV at the time of exercise in 2016).  How do I report/reconcile the difference between the W-2 I received and the actual disqualified disposition ordinary income?

My situation is similar to #3 in the following link:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/investments-and-taxes/incentive-stock-options/L4azWgfwy

with the main difference that my W-2 showed my bargain element as opposed to actual gain.