E-File IRS Form 3921 Online

Corporations file Form 3921 to report the exercise of Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) by employees to the IRS
and distribute recipient copies.

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Form 3921: Key Takeaways

  • Corporations are required to file Form 3921 for each stock transfer made to a person upon the exercise of their Incentive Stock Option (ISO) specified in section 422(b).
  • As a corporation, you are required to file Form 3921 with the IRS and provide recipient copies before the deadlines.
  • The deadline to furnish the recipient copy of Form 3921 is January 31, while the deadline to electronically file the form with the IRS is March 31.

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Distribute 3921 recipient copies via postal mail or online access. You can also download copies and mail them to the recipient on
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What Information is Required to File Form 3921 Electronically?

What Information is Required to File Form 3921 Electronically?
01

Transferor Details:

TIN, Name, Address

02

Employee Details:

TIN, Name, Address

03

Incentive Stock Option Details:

  • Date option Granted and exercised
  • Exercise price per share
  • The fair market value (FMV) on the exercise date
  • The number of shares transferred
  • If other than Transferor, Name, Address, and TIN of Corporation whose stock is being transferred

How to E-file Form 3921 Online with TaxBandits?

TaxBandits offers you flexible options to complete 3921 filing. Simply choose your preferred data import method and file with ease.

  • Step 1: Enter Form 3921 Information

    Enter the required Form 3921 information either manually or
    by bulk upload option.

  • Step 2: Choose Distribution Options

    Choose how to deliver recipient copies: Postal Mail, Online Access, or Postal Mail+Online Access.

  • Step 3: Review and Transmit

    Review the 3921 form summary and transmit it to the IRS.

    We'll send you email updates regarding the status of your forms. You can also track the status directly from your Dashboard.

  • Step 1: Enter Form 3921 Information

    Enter the required Form 3921 information either manually or bybulk upload option.

  • Step 2: Choose Distribution Options

    Choose how to deliver recipient copies: Postal Mail, Online Access, or Postal Mail+Online Access.

  • Step 3: Review and Transmit

    Review the 3921 form summary and transmit it to the IRS.

    We'll send you email updates regarding the status of your forms. You can also track the status directly from your Dashboard.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Form 3921

What is IRS Form 3921?

Form 3921 is used to report certain information about stock incentive options that are offered by a corporation during a calendar year. When corporations offer incentive stock options (ISO) to their employees and the employees exercise these options, this must be reported to the IRS.

There are three copies of Form 3921:

  • Copy A must be filed with the IRS
  • Copy B must be distributed to the employee that exercised the stock option
  • Copy C should be maintained for the corporation’s records

Who must file Form 3921?

Corporations must file Form 3921 if they transfer stock to an employee through an incentive stock option (ISO) exercise. It’s required to report the ISO exercise details to the IRS and the employee.


When is the due date to file Form 3921?

Here are the deadlines for Form 3921:

  • The deadline to distribute employee copies is January 31st.
  • The deadline to file paper copies with the IRS is February 28th.
  • The deadline to file electronically with the IRS is March 31st.

What are the penalties for not filing Form 3921?

The IRS can charge penalties for late filing or failing to file Form 3921, which vary from $60 to $680 per form.


What is the difference between IRS Form 3921 and 3922?

While both forms are used to report information about employee stock options, Form 3921 is used to report stocks that were transferred when an employee exercised their Incentive Stock Options (ISO) under IRS Section 422(b). Form 3922 is used when stocks are transferred through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) under IRS Section 423(c).

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