STOP the madness !!!!!
The value of the free stock that was given to you is reported on the 1099-misc and you report that as other income on Sch 1 line 8 and then since you paid tax on that amount it becomes the cost basis of the stock when you sell it ... so that is why you see the same number in both places.
You can report it as other income on Sch 1 line 8. Here's how to enter it in TurboTax.
- Click the Federal Taxes tab ( Personal in the Home & Business version)
- Click Wages & Income. (Personal income in the H & B version)
- On the screen "Your 2020 Income Summary," scroll all the way down to the last section, "Less Common Income."
- Click the Start or Update button for the last topic, "Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C."
- On the next screen, "Let's Work on Any Miscellaneous Income," scroll down and click the Start or Update button for the last topic, "Other reportable income."
- The next screen asks, "Did you receive any other taxable income." Click Yes.
- On the next screen, "Other Taxable Income," enter a description and the amount. Click Continue.
- On the next screen click Done.
The income will be reported on Sch 1 line 8 with the description that you entered.
