MarkW1
Returning Member

Investors & landlords

Hi - I am still confused on the ESPP cost basis.

Here is an example:

I acquired 278 shares at $11.93 per share. This was an acquired  cost of $3317

I then sold the shares 2 years later at $22.97 for a proceed of $6386

My employer reported income gain of $585 on my W2

In turbo tax (box 1e) do I enter my cost basis as $3317 (what I actually paid) or $3906 (adjusted cost basis)?

ie Do I enter the higher number as the compensation gain was already included in my W2?

 

Thanks