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posted Jun 3, 2019 11:48:42 AM

Is short term capital gains included in w-2 total income?

Is short term capital gains from stocks included in w-2 total income?

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Jun 3, 2019 11:48:43 AM

No.  It would be reported on Form 1099-BHowever, if you had stock options that vested or were exercised, they would show up on your W-2 as income (but not the capital gain portion).  Depending on what type of stock plan it was (ESPP, RSUs, other Options), would determine how it's reported.