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June 1, 2019
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I sold ESPP stock and got a form 3922 where do I put it on my return?

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I received both 1099B and 3922 for the sale of these stocks, I added the 1099B to my return but I don't know what to do with form 3922

Best answer by TomYoung

When you sell stocks that you've acquired via an ESPP, such a sale can create "compensation" income that can be included on your W-2, (or not, depending on the circumstances), and you need to add the compensation to your "out of pocket" cost for the stock.  Your basis is not simply the discounted price that you paid, though this very likely is the basis the broker has reported on the 1099-B.

 

If the sale of the stocks did create compensation reported on your W-2 and you don't add the appropriate amount to your out of pocket costs when reporting the sale then you're reporting the same income twice; once as compensation income and then again as an overstatement of gain on sale.

 

If you know the correct amount of basis to use then enter the 1099-B exactly as it reads and then click the blue "I'll enter additional info on my own" button.  On the next page enter the correct basis in the "Corrected cost basis" box. 

 

But if you are unsure of the correct amount of basis to use for the sale then go back to that sale, ask TurboTax to "Guide me step by step" and tell TurboTax that you're selling stock acquired through an ESPP.  That's where the Form 3922 information gets entered and TurboTax uses that information to calculate the correct amount of basis.


Tom Young

 

 

(SINCE THE DEVELOPERS CHANGE THE SECURITY SALE INTERVIEW EVERY SINGLE YEAR I'LL NOTE THAT THIS ANSWER'S DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO CORRECT THE BASIS FOR THE SALE PERTAINS TO THE 2016 INCOME TAX YEAR.  I'M SURE THAT THE INTERVIEW WILL CHANGE IN THE YEARS AFTER THAT.)

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TomYoungAnswer
Employee
June 1, 2019

When you sell stocks that you've acquired via an ESPP, such a sale can create "compensation" income that can be included on your W-2, (or not, depending on the circumstances), and you need to add the compensation to your "out of pocket" cost for the stock.  Your basis is not simply the discounted price that you paid, though this very likely is the basis the broker has reported on the 1099-B.

 

If the sale of the stocks did create compensation reported on your W-2 and you don't add the appropriate amount to your out of pocket costs when reporting the sale then you're reporting the same income twice; once as compensation income and then again as an overstatement of gain on sale.

 

If you know the correct amount of basis to use then enter the 1099-B exactly as it reads and then click the blue "I'll enter additional info on my own" button.  On the next page enter the correct basis in the "Corrected cost basis" box. 

 

But if you are unsure of the correct amount of basis to use for the sale then go back to that sale, ask TurboTax to "Guide me step by step" and tell TurboTax that you're selling stock acquired through an ESPP.  That's where the Form 3922 information gets entered and TurboTax uses that information to calculate the correct amount of basis.


Tom Young

 

 

(SINCE THE DEVELOPERS CHANGE THE SECURITY SALE INTERVIEW EVERY SINGLE YEAR I'LL NOTE THAT THIS ANSWER'S DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO CORRECT THE BASIS FOR THE SALE PERTAINS TO THE 2016 INCOME TAX YEAR.  I'M SURE THAT THE INTERVIEW WILL CHANGE IN THE YEARS AFTER THAT.)

June 1, 2019
That helps a lot! Thank you!
Employee
June 1, 2019

To add Form 3922 (Transfer of Stock Acquired Through Employee Stock Purchase Plan...):

1. Sign In or Open TurboTax

2. Click on "Take me to my return" (Online)

3. Select "My account" on top right of screen (Online)

4. Click on "Tools" (Online)

5. Choose "Topic Search" (Online) or "Search Topics" (Desktop)

6. Type "Form 3922" and push "go" to continue through the Form 3922 interview.

 

If you already filed your return, you will need to amend your return first.

Wait for your return to be accepted or rejected by the IRS.

See FAQ below to Amend 2016 Online:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5567856

See FAQ below to Amend 2016 in Desktop:


ttps://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5114143

June 1, 2019
Thank you
hbl3973
Employee
March 13, 2021

joanne0130,

 

There is also a TurboTax help document that gives the step-by-step info on the mechanics of what to do:

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/where-do-i-enter-form-3922/00/26375