Bruce Brumberg and Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
Puzzled by your Form W-2, 1099-B, 3921, or 3922? Need to report sales of stock on Form 8949 and Schedule D? Tax returns involving income from stock options or ESPPs can be confusing. Recent changes in IRS reporting rules haven't helped. This article explains errors and nasty surprises to avoid.
myStockOptions Editorial Team
Form 8949 and Sch. D diagrams! If you sold shares in 2020 that you acquired from equity compensation or an ESPP, you will need to report the sale on the federal tax return that you file in 2021. Learn here what you must know to avoid expensive mistakes and unwanted IRS attention. Our annotated diagrams of Form 8949 and Schedule D can help you make sense of the reporting rules.
myStockOptions Tax Team
Learn the rules for reporting stock sales on your tax return, along with costly errors to avoid if the shares you sold came from stock options, restricted stock/RSUs, stock appreciation rights, or an employee stock purchase plan. Among other issues, you must understand your "cost basis" to avoid overpaying your taxes. Running time: 8:05.
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Learn how to prevent costly tax return mistakes with this animated presentation on IRS Form 1099-B, IRS Form 8949, and Schedule D.
Reporting Stock Sales 2021 UPDATES!
Tax errors can be costly! Don't draw unwanted attention from the IRS. Our Tax Center explains and illustrates the tax rules for sales of company stock, W-2s, withholding, estimated taxes, AMT, and more.
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