1099-NEC on Stock Option

[1lbarrett]

While employed I was offered stock option. I t was vested over a five year period which I completed. The stock was granted to me at no cost. When I retired, but before I left the firm, I sold the stock back. The payout rules were to pay me over a three year period starting three months after my last day at the firm. I have started receiving the payments in 2022. I received a 1099-NEC for the income. My question is - Shouldn't this count as income on a W2 or 1099-MISC? I earned the money while employed with this employer. I am not self employed receiving this income. Thanks to all.

[ThomasM125 · Accepted solution]

Yes, it should have been reported on a W-2 form as wage income. The best thing to do would be to get your employer to correct this. Otherwise, you will need to report the 1099-NEC in TurboTax and indicate that it should have been reported on a W-2 form. You will see an option for this after your enter the 1099-NEC form as follows: