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If I sold stock last year, do I need to amend a return to include the 1099-B, even if it was reported on my W-2?
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Employer stock incentive programs almost always do end up with some amount of compensation reported on a W-2, typically the "spread" between what the employee paid and the fair market value. A "same day" will appear (mistakenly) to create a gain that's the same as that spread. Ergo, many employees think that the gain is already reported on the W-2.
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Yes. You need to include both.
Otherwise, the IRS will be sending you a letter in a few months.
You have to adjust the basis (purchase price) of the stock shares to reflect the "amount reported in your W-2". The basis reported on most 1099-B's omits the "compensation" element of the sale and therefore the "compensation" gets reported twice if you enter the 1099-B as it reads: once via the W-2 and then again on the sale of the stock.
Clearly, the "fix" here is to add back the
compensation element to the basis of the stock being sold. Of course, if
the sale is not for ALL of the stock received under an employee stock incentive
plan award, you then you need to convert the compensation element to a
"per-share" figure which you use in reporting the sale.
If the 1099-B is not
reporting the basis to the IRS, you simply type in the correct basis. And
you are done.
If the 1099-B is
reporting the basis to the IRS and is not using the correct basis, (maybe only
the amount you paid for the stock), then enter the 1099-B as it reads in the
spreadsheet-like "fill in the boxes" default entry form but then
click on the "Add More Details" box (or maybe "Edit
Details"), and the "Start" button, (or maybe "Edit".)
When you enter your 1099-B information for your stock option
transaction, do not select the Import option. Instead, select "I'll
type it in myself". Click on Continue. On the next screen, select your broker and
click on Continue.
Next, select the categories of trades reported on your 1099-B and click
Continue. Enter the information reported for your sale just as it is on
the 1099-B and then check the box below the transaction that says "This sale
involves an employee stock plan (including ESPP) or an uncommon situation" then click on Start now. Continue through the
interview to enter the information for stock options. You should have
received a statement from your employer or the broker that manages your
company's plan. You will need that information.
This will result in your option transaction being properly
recorded and the income will not be doubled.
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Where do I find box below the transaction that says "This sale involves an employee stock plan (including ESPP) or an uncommon situation" then click on Start now.
I could not find it directly in the steps with Turbotax 2019.
Do I have to do a specific form?
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On TurboTax online when you enter the 1099-B
there is a box that needs to be selected that says "I have more info to enter that I don't see here"
Click that box and continue through the interview.
(There is also a help link on that same page that reads:
"What if I have employee stock?"
Please click that link for more information.
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