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What do I do with a form 3922?

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Christopher Davis

Updated on March 16, 2026

IRS Form 3922 Transfer of Stock Acquired Through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan Under Section 423(c) is for informational purposes only and isn’t entered into your return. Keep the form for your records because you’ll need the information when you sell, assign, or transfer the stock.

Where can I download form 3922?

The current Instructions for Forms 3921 and 3922. To get or to order these instructions, go to

Who must file form 3922?

IRS Form 3922 is used to report the transfer of stock acquired through an employee stock purchase plan. Example use: Corporations use this form to report each transfer of the legal title of a share of stock to an employee who exercises the option under a purchase plan.

Do I need to enter form 3922?

IRS Form 3922 Transfer of Stock Acquired Through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan Under Section 423(c) is for informational purposes only and is not entered into your return. You will need this information when you sell the stock, so the form should be kept for your records.

Where do I report ESPP ordinary income?

So you must report $225 on line 7 on the Form 1040 as “ESPP Ordinary Income.” You must also report the sale of your stock on Schedule D, Part II as a long-term sale.

How do you read form 3922?

Form 3922 is entitled “Transfer of Stock Acquired Through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan Under Section 423(c).” This form captures all of the ESPP purchases that an employee executed during the respective calendar year. All pertinent information for calculating taxable income is included on this form.

Does ESPP count as income?

When you buy stock under an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), the income isn’t taxable at the time you buy it. You’ll recognize the income and pay tax on it when you sell the stock. When you sell the stock, the income can be either ordinary or capital gain.

Is ESPP ordinary income?

What do you need to know about form 3922?

Information about Form 3922, Transfer of Stock Acquired Through An Employee Stock Purchase Plan Under Section 423(c), including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. Corporations file Form 3922 for each transfer of stock acquired by an employee stock purchase plan.

Where do I enter form 3922 for ESPP?

Your employer will send you Form 3922, Transfer of Stock Acquired Through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan Under Section 423 (c), if you purchased ESPP stock during the tax year. If you didn’t sell any ESPP stock, don’t enter anything from your 3922.

Where do I get form 3922 transfer of stock?

If you purchased ESPP shares, your employer will send you Form 3922, Transfer of Stock Acquired Through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We have good news – y ou don’t need to enter this form on your return. It’s sent to you for informational purposes only.