6039 gets underestimated, until it's critical
Data is scattered across option exercise records, equity plan systems, and payroll. Requirements are strict. Timelines are fixed. Every year, companies start 'on time' in October and end up fixing errors at 11pm in January. The risk isn't the complexity of the form, it's what happens when the form misses its window.
In detail
What you get
What is Section 6039 reporting?
Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code requires companies to file Form 3921 with the IRS for incentive stock option exercises and Form 3922 for transfers of stock acquired through an employee stock purchase plan. Companies must also furnish statements to participants.
What is the difference between Form 3921 and Form 3922?
Form 3921 reports incentive stock option exercises. Form 3922 reports transfers of stock acquired through an employee stock purchase plan. Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code requires both, along with statements to the participants involved.
What does the Allshares 6039 Reporting service cover?
The service covers every step of 6039 reporting end to end: data collection, form preparation, IRS filing and participant distribution. Our team collects and validates the required data across your equity and exercise systems, prepares Forms 3921 and 3922 to IRS specifications, files electronically on your behalf, delivers participant statements, tracks confirmations and keeps audit-ready documentation in case the IRS asks.
Where does the data for Forms 3921 and 3922 come from?
It sits across option exercise records, equity plan systems and payroll. Our team collects the required data from your equity and exercise systems and validates it before preparing the forms.