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BigBear81
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: 1099-B AND 8949

I sold stock in 2019 and it was added to my wages on W2. This amount is being taxed, but when i fill out the 1099-B I get taxed on the stock a second time. How do i eliminate that second tax? Thanks in advance.

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DavidD66
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: 1099-B AND 8949

You have to adjust the Cost Basis for the stock sold.  

TurboTax has an interview for the sale of ESPP stock.  Do not import you Form 1099-B with the sale of the ESPP stock.  Instead, enter it yourself.  To do so in TurboTax, (if using Online be sure you are logged in to your return): 

  • Click on Search
  • Type “1099-B“ in the Search Window and hit Enter
  • Click on Jump to 1099-B
  • Click on + Add More Sales
  • Answer Yes to: "Did you get a 1099-B or a brokerage statement for these sales?"
  • Click on "I'll type it in myself"
  • Enter your Brokerage name
  • Answer Yes to "Do these sales include any employee stock?"
  • Click the box to indicate the number of sales. 
  • Click Continue on screen with "We strongly recommend entering your sales from [brokerage] one at a time"
  • Continue on the screen with "Now we'll walk you through entering the info on your [brokerage] 1099-B" and enter the details of your stock sales.
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BigBear81
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: 1099-B AND 8949

This was company stock and i am using turbo tax deluxe which i downloaded. not sure if it changes anything but having trouble locating the tips you suggested.

VictorW9
Expert Alumni

Tax Year Prior to 2020: 1099-B AND 8949

You need Premier. This version of TurboTax covers ESPPs.

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