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Form 3921

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
Form 3921

Exercise Of an Incentive Stock Option Under Section 422(b)

Rev. October 2017

Form 3921 is an IRS form used to report the transfer of incentive stock options under Section 422(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. The form includes information about the transferor, employee, and the corporation whose stock is being transferred.

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  • Who must file Form 3922?

    A corporation that records, or has its agent record, a transfer of legal title of a share of stock acquired by an employee who is a nonresident alien (as defined in section 7701(b)) and to whom the corporation is not required to provide a Form W-2 for any calendar year within the time period beginning with the first day of the calendar year in which the option was granted to the employee and ending on the last day of the calendar year must file Form 3922. The form reports information about the transfer of legal title of shares of stock acquired by the exercise of an option granted under an employee stock purchase plan and described in section 421-1(a)(1).

  • What information must be reported on Form 3921?

    Form 3921 reports information about the transfer of legal title of shares of stock acquired by the exercise of an option granted under an employee stock purchase plan and described in section 423(c). The form reports the name, address, and TIN of the corporation whose stock is being transferred, as well as the date the option was granted, the date the option was exercised, the exercise price per share, the fair market value per share on the grant date and exercise date, and the number of shares transferred. The form must be filed by the corporation whose stock is being transferred.

  • Who is required to file Form 3921?

    A corporation that records, or has its agent record, a transfer of the legal title of a share of stock acquired by the transferor (the person who acquires the shares pursuant to the exercise of an option granted under an employee stock purchase plan and described in section 423(c)) must file Form 3921 for that calendar year. A return is required by reason of a transfer described in section 6039(a)(2) only for the first transfer of legal title of the shares acquired by the transferor, including the first transfer of legal title to a recognized broker or financial institution.

  • What information must be reported on Form 3921?

    Form 3921 requires reporting of the name, address, and TIN of both the transferor and transferee, the number and fair market value (FMV) of the shares of stock transferred, the date of transfer, and the amount of tax paid by the employer.

  • What information must be reported on Form 3922?

    Form 3922 requires reporting of the name, address, and TIN of the transferor, the date option granted and exercised, the fair market value (FMV) per share on grant date and exercise date, the number of shares transferred, and the exercise price paid per share.

  • Who is required to file Form 3921 or Form 3922?

    Form 3921 is required to be filed by an employer who has made a payment of tax on behalf of an employee relating to the transfer of stock acquired through the exercise of an incentive stock option (ISO) or a qualified stock option (QSO). Form 3922 is required to be filed by every corporation for each transfer made during a calendar year of legal title to shares of stock acquired by a transferor pursuant to the transferor's exercise of an ISO or QSO with a grant date in that calendar year.

  • What is truncation of TINs?

    Truncation of TINs refers to the practice of removing or obscuring a Social Security Number (SSN), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN), or Employer Identification Number (EIN) on any document that is filed with the IRS. The IRS encourages filers to designate an account number for all information returns they file, and if a filer has multiple accounts for a transferor for whom he is filing more than one Form 3921 or 3922, then he must provide an account number.

  • What information must be reported on Form 3922?

    Form 3922 reports information about the transfer of legal title of shares of stock acquired by an employee who is a nonresident alien (as defined in section 7701(b)) and to whom the corporation is not required to provide a Form W-2 for any calendar year within the time period beginning with the first day of the calendar year in which the option was granted to the employee and ending on the last day of the calendar year. The form reports the name, address, and TIN of the transferor, as well as the date the option was granted, the date the option was exercised, the fair market value per share on the grant date and exercise date, and the number of shares transferred.

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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Forms

Form 3921 is one of the official tax forms used in the United States to report income, claim deductions and credits, calculate tax liability, and fulfill other tax-related obligations. The IRS is the federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the internal revenue laws in the United States.

Here are some examples of Internal Revenue Service forms:

Form 1040: This is the primary individual income tax return form used by most taxpayers. It is used to report various types of income, claim deductions and credits, calculate tax liability, and determine whether a taxpayer owes additional tax or is entitled to a refund.

Form 1099: There are different variations of Form 1099, such as 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, etc. These forms are used to report income received by individuals or businesses from various sources other than employment, such as self-employment income, interest income, dividend income, and rental income.

Form W-2: This form is used by employers to report wages paid to employees and the taxes withheld from their pay. Employees use the information on Form W-2 to complete their individual tax returns.

Form 941: Employers use this form to report employment taxes, including federal income tax withheld, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax, for their employees.

Form 1065: This form is used by partnerships to report their income, deductions, and tax liability. Partnerships themselves do not pay income tax; instead, the partners report their share of partnership income on their individual tax returns.

Form 1120: This is the corporate income tax return form used by C corporations to report their income, deductions, and tax liability.

Form 990: This form is used by tax-exempt organizations, such as nonprofits and charities, to report their financial information, activities, and compliance with tax laws.

Form 8862: This form is used by taxpayers who previously claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) but had it disallowed, and now want to claim it again.

These are just a few examples of the numerous IRS forms that exist to fulfill various tax-related obligations. The specific forms required for an individual or business depend on their unique circumstances, income sources, and deductions. It's advisable to consult the official website of the Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov) or seek professional tax advice to obtain accurate and up-to-date information regarding the specific IRS forms relevant to your tax situation.

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