I received free stock. How will this impact me? Free stock received through Webull may be reported as miscellaneous income on Form 1099-MISC, valued at its fair market price on the day of receipt. A 1099-MISC will only be issued if total miscellaneous income exceeds $600. When you sell the stock, it will be reported on Form 1099-B with a cost basis equal to the stock’s closing price on the day it was awarded. How can I view my tax forms and statements if I’ve closed my account? If you have closed all Webull accounts and no longer have online access to your account, please visit webull.com/edocs to access them. What tax documents do you provide? For a complete list of tax documents issued by Webull, please visit our Tax document availability page. Why didn't I receive a tax document? You will receive a Form 1099 if any of the following apply:
Please note that even if one of the above applies, you will not receive a Form 1099 if any of the following apply:
How do I correct errors on my 1099? For information on correcting errors on your 1099, please visit our Tax form corrections page. What is non-resident withholding? Non-resident withholding tax is a system that requires a 30% withholding on payments of U.S.-sourced income made to non-U.S. persons. Due to a claim of foreign status, the withholding tax rate may be influenced by the tax treaty between the relevant countries. Your specific tax obligations will vary based on your country of residence and the location of the company involved. To certify your tax treaty benefits, you need to fill out IRS Form W-8BEN. After completing and submitting this form to Webull, your withholding rate will be based on the rate specified in the tax treaty. If no tax treaty applies, a 30% withholding will be applied to all dividends, interest payments, and royalties. What is your Federal ID number? The following lists Webull's EIN number for both Omnibus and Apex accounts:
How can I integrate my account data with TurboTax for my tax filing? If you are a Futures customer preparing taxes for this specific business line, please be aware that the TurboTax platform is not compatible with our tax preparation process. To ensure the accuracy and compliance of your tax filing, we offer two alternative methods:
Are crypto transfers or withdrawals taxable or reported? No. Transfers between wallets you own, including deposits into or withdrawals out of Webull, are not taxable events and are not reported as dispositions on Form 1099-DA. However, transfers that occur as part of a sale or conversion may be reportable. Will Webull help me calculate my taxes? Webull provides required tax documents, but does not offer tax advice. If you have questions about:
We recommend consulting a qualified tax professional. |