When entering ESPP stock sales, is the ordinary income reported on your W-2 in the year you acquire the stock, or sell it?

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When you enter your ESPP stock sales, you should adjust your cost basis by the amount that your employer added as ordinary income on your W-2 in the year you acquired the stock.

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should I report my german pension received from the drv on form 1099 or 1099-R? The ai gives both alternatives.

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When entering ESPP stock sales, is the ordinary income reported on your W-2 in the year you acquire the stock, or sell it?

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