Form 1099-B, Proceeds From Broker Transactions Instructions
This form contains 163 fields organized into 21 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Bartering Transactions | ||
| 13. Bartering | Number |
Enter the amount related to bartering transactions. This is the value of goods or services exchanged without using money.
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| Basis Reporting | ||
| 12. Check if basis reported to I R S | CheckBox |
Check this box if the basis of the security has been reported to the IRS.
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| 12. If checked, basis reported to I R S | CheckBox |
Check this box if the basis has been reported to the IRS.
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| Compliance | ||
| F A T C A filing requirement | CheckBox |
Check this box if there is a FATCA filing requirement for this transaction.
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| Applicable checkbox on Form 8949 | Text |
Indicate the applicable checkbox on Form 8949 that corresponds to this transaction.
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| Compliance Information | ||
| F A T C A filing requirement | CheckBox |
Check this box if there is a FATCA filing requirement for this transaction.
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| F A T C A filing requirement | CheckBox |
Check this box if there is a FATCA filing requirement for this transaction.
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| F A T C A filing requirement | CheckBox |
Check this box if there is a FATCA filing requirement for this transaction.
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| Financial Details | ||
| 16. 2. State tax withheld | Number |
Enter the amount of state tax that was withheld from the transaction proceeds.
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| Financial Figures | ||
| 1d. Proceeds | Number |
Enter the total proceeds from the sale of the property. This is the amount received from the transaction.
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| 1e. Cost or other basis | Number |
Enter the cost or other basis of the property. This is the original value of the property for tax purposes.
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| 1f. Accrued market discount | Number |
Enter the amount of accrued market discount, if applicable. This is the discount that has accumulated over time.
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| 1g. Wash sale loss disallowed | Number |
Enter the amount of wash sale loss disallowed, if applicable. This is the loss that cannot be deducted due to wash sale rules.
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| 4. Federal income tax withheld | Number |
Enter the amount of federal income tax withheld from the proceeds, if any.
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| 8. Profit or (loss) realized in 2025 on closed contracts | Number |
Enter the profit or loss realized in 2025 from closed contracts. This is the financial result of contracts that were completed during the year.
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| 9. Unrealized profit or (loss) on open contracts—12/31/2024 | Number |
Enter the unrealized profit or loss on open contracts as of December 31, 2024. This represents the potential gain or loss on contracts that are still open at the end of 2024.
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| 10. Unrealized profit or (loss) on open contracts—12/31/2025 | Number |
Enter the unrealized profit or loss on open contracts as of December 31, 2025. This represents the potential gain or loss on contracts that are still open at the end of 2025.
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| 11. Aggregate profit or (loss) on contracts | Number |
Enter the aggregate profit or loss on all contracts. This is the total financial result from all contracts, both open and closed.
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| 1d. Proceeds | Number |
Enter the total proceeds from the sale or exchange of the property. This is the gross amount received before any deductions.
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| 1e. Cost or other basis | Number |
Enter the cost or other basis of the property. This is the original value of the property for tax purposes, usually the purchase price.
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| 1f. Accrued market discount | Number |
Enter the amount of any accrued market discount on the property. This is the increase in value of a bond or other debt instrument.
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| 1g. Wash sale loss disallowed | Number |
Enter the amount of any wash sale loss that is disallowed. A wash sale occurs when a security is sold at a loss and repurchased within 30 days.
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| 4. Federal income tax withheld | Number |
Enter the amount of federal income tax withheld from the proceeds of the transaction.
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| 8. Profit or (loss) realized in 2025 on closed contracts | Number |
Enter the profit or loss realized in 2025 from closed contracts.
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| 9. Unrealized profit or (loss) on open contracts—12/31/2024 | Number |
Enter the unrealized profit or loss on open contracts as of December 31, 2024.
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| 10. Unrealized profit or (loss) on open contracts—12/31/2025 | Number |
Enter the unrealized profit or loss on open contracts as of December 31, 2025.
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| 11. Aggregate profit or (loss) on contracts | Number |
Enter the aggregate profit or loss on all contracts.
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| 13. Bartering | Number |
Enter the amount related to bartering transactions.
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| 1d. Proceeds | Number |
Enter the total proceeds from the sale or exchange of the property.
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| 1e. Cost or other basis | Number |
Enter the cost or other basis of the property sold. This is the original value of the property for tax purposes.
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| 1f. Accrued market discount | Number |
Enter the amount of accrued market discount on the property, if applicable.
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| 1g. Wash sale loss disallowed | Number |
Enter the amount of wash sale loss disallowed, if applicable.
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| 4. Federal income tax withheld | Number |
Enter the amount of federal income tax withheld from the proceeds.
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| 8. Profit or (loss) realized in 2025 on closed contracts | Number |
Enter the profit or loss realized in 2025 from closed contracts.
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| 9. Unrealized profit or (loss) on open contracts—12/31/2024 | Number |
Enter the unrealized profit or loss on open contracts as of December 31, 2024.
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| 10. Unrealized profit or (loss) on open contracts—12/31/2025 | Number |
Enter the unrealized profit or loss on open contracts as of December 31, 2025.
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| 11. Aggregate profit or (loss) on contracts | Number |
Enter the aggregate profit or loss on all contracts.
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| 1d. Proceeds | Number |
Enter the total proceeds from the sale or exchange of the securities. This is the gross amount received.
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| 1e. Cost or other basis | Number |
Enter the cost or other basis of the securities sold. This is the original value of the securities for tax purposes.
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| 1f. Accrued market discount | Number |
Enter the amount of accrued market discount on the securities sold, if applicable.
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| 1g. Wash sale loss disallowed | Number |
Enter the amount of loss disallowed due to a wash sale. This occurs when securities are sold at a loss and repurchased within a short period.
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| 8. Profit or (loss) realized in 2025 on closed contracts | Number |
Enter the profit or loss realized in 2025 from closed contracts. This is the financial result of contracts that were completed in 2025.
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| 9. Unrealized profit or (loss) on open contracts—12/31/2024 | Number |
Enter the unrealized profit or loss on open contracts as of December 31, 2024. This represents potential gains or losses on contracts that are still open at the end of 2024.
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| 10. Unrealized profit or (loss) on open contracts—12/31/2025 | Number |
Enter the unrealized profit or loss on open contracts as of December 31, 2025. This represents potential gains or losses on contracts that are still open at the end of 2025.
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| 11. Aggregate profit or (loss) on contracts | Number |
Enter the aggregate profit or loss on all contracts. This is the total financial result from all contracts, both open and closed.
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| Form Status | ||
| topmostSubform[0].CopyA[0].CopyAHeader[0].c1_1[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Indicate whether this is the original form or a corrected version. Check the box if this is a corrected form.
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| CORRECTED | CheckBox |
Check this box if the form is a corrected version of a previously submitted form.
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| Page 2. Copy 1. VOID | CheckBox |
Check this box if this copy of the form is void and should not be used for reporting purposes.
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| CORRECTED | CheckBox |
Check this box if this form is a corrected version of a previously submitted form.
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| Page 3. Copy B. CORRECTED (if checked) | CheckBox |
Check this box if the information on this form is a correction of a previously submitted form.
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| Page 5. Copy 2. CORRECTED (if checked) | CheckBox |
Check this box if the form is a corrected version of a previously filed form.
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| Loss Reporting | ||
| 7. Check if loss is not allowed based on amount in 1d | CheckBox |
Check this box if the loss from the transaction is not allowed based on the amount reported in field 1d.
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| 7. If checked, loss is not allowed based on amount in 1d | CheckBox |
Check this box if the loss is not allowed based on the amount reported in field 1d.
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| Payer Information | ||
| PAYER'S name, street address, city or town, state or province, country, Z I P or foreign postal code, and telephone no | Text |
Enter the full name, street address, city or town, state or province, country, ZIP or foreign postal code, and telephone number of the payer.
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| PAYER'S T I N | Text |
Enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the payer. This should be a 9-digit number.
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| 2nd T I N not | CheckBox |
Check this box if a second TIN is not available.
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| PAYER'S name, street address, city or town, state or province, country, Z I P or foreign postal code, and telephone no | Text |
Enter the payer's full name, street address, city or town, state or province, country, ZIP or foreign postal code, and telephone number.
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| PAYER'S T I N | Text |
Enter the payer's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). This should be a valid TIN, up to 11 characters long.
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| PAYER'S name, street address, city or town, state or province, country, Z I P or foreign postal code, and telephone no | Text |
Enter the payer's full name, street address, city or town, state or province, country, ZIP or foreign postal code, and telephone number.
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| PAYER'S T I N | Text |
Enter the payer's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). This should be a 9-digit number.
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| PAYER'S name, street address, city or town, state or province, country, Z I P or foreign postal code, and telephone no | Text |
Provide the payer's full name, complete address, and telephone number.
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| PAYER'S T I N | Text |
Enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the payer, which can be up to 11 characters long.
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| Proceeds Source | ||
| 3. If checked, proceeds from: Collectibles | CheckBox |
Check this box if the proceeds are from the sale of collectibles, such as art, antiques, or coins.
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| 3. Q O F | CheckBox |
Check this box if the proceeds are from a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) investment.
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| Proceeds Type | ||
| 3. Check if proceeds from: Collectibles | CheckBox |
Check this box if the proceeds are from the sale of collectibles, such as art, antiques, or coins.
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| 3. Q O F | CheckBox |
Check this box if the proceeds are from a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) investment.
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| 3. If checked, proceeds from: Collectibles | CheckBox |
Check this box if the proceeds are from collectibles.
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| 3. Q O F | CheckBox |
Check this box if the proceeds are from a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF).
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| Recipient Information | ||
| RECIPIENT'S T I N | Text |
Enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the recipient. This should be a 9-digit number.
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| RECIPIENT'S name | Text |
Enter the full name of the recipient.
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| Street address (including apt. no.) | Text |
Enter the street address of the recipient, including apartment number if applicable.
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| City or town, state or province, country, and Z I P or foreign postal code | Text |
Enter the city or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code of the recipient.
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| RECIPIENT'S T I N | Text |
Enter the recipient's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). This should be a valid TIN, up to 11 characters long.
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| RECIPIENT'S name | Text |
Enter the full name of the recipient of the transaction.
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| Street address (including apt. no.) | Text |
Enter the street address of the recipient, including apartment number if applicable.
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| City or town, state or province, country, and Z I P or foreign postal code | Text |
Enter the city or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code of the recipient.
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| RECIPIENT'S T I N | Text |
Enter the recipient's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). This should be a 9-digit number.
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| RECIPIENT'S name | Text |
Enter the full name of the recipient of the transaction.
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| Street address (including apt. no.) | Text |
Enter the street address of the recipient, including apartment number if applicable.
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| City or town, state or province, country, and Z I P or foreign postal code | Text |
Enter the city or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code of the recipient.
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| RECIPIENT'S T I N | Text |
Enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the recipient, which can be up to 11 characters long.
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| RECIPIENT'S name | Text |
Provide the full name of the recipient.
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| Street address (including apt. no.) | Text |
Enter the street address of the recipient, including apartment number if applicable.
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| City or town, state or province, country, and Z I P or foreign postal code | Text |
Provide the city, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code of the recipient.
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| Reporting Information | ||
| 6. Reported to I R S: Gross proceeds | CheckBox |
Check this box if the gross proceeds from the transaction are reported to the IRS.
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| Security Information | ||
| 5. Check if noncovered security | CheckBox |
Check this box if the security involved in the transaction is a noncovered security, meaning it is not subject to cost basis reporting to the IRS.
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| Security Type | ||
| 5. If checked, noncovered security | CheckBox |
Check this box if the security sold is a noncovered security.
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| 5. If checked, noncovered security | CheckBox |
Check this box if the security sold is a noncovered security, meaning its cost basis is not reported to the IRS.
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| State Information | ||
| 14. 1. State name | Text |
Enter the name of the state for which this part of the form is applicable. This is used for state tax reporting purposes.
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| 14. 2. State name | Text |
Enter the name of the second state for which this part of the form is applicable, if needed. This is used for state tax reporting purposes.
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| 15. 1. State identification no | Text |
Enter the state identification number. This is a unique number assigned by the state for tax reporting purposes.
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| 14. 1. State name | Text |
Enter the name of the first state involved in the transaction.
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| 14. 2. State name | Text |
Enter the name of the second state involved in the transaction, if applicable.
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| 15. 1. State identification no | Text |
Enter the state identification number for the transaction.
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| 14. 1. State name | Text |
Enter the name of the first state involved in the transaction.
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| 14. 2. State name | Text |
Enter the name of the second state involved in the transaction, if applicable.
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| 15. 1. State identification no | Text |
Enter the state identification number for the first state.
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| 15. 2. State identification no | Text |
Enter the state identification number for the second state, if applicable.
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| State Tax Information | ||
| 15. 2. State identification no | Text |
Enter the state identification number associated with the transaction. This is typically assigned by the state tax authority.
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| 16. 1. State tax withheld | Number |
Enter the amount of state tax withheld from the transaction. This should be the total amount withheld for state tax purposes.
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| 16. 2. State tax withheld | Number |
Enter the amount of state tax withheld from the transaction. This should be the total amount withheld for state tax purposes.
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| 15. 2. State identification no | Text |
Enter the state identification number associated with the transaction. This is typically provided by the state tax department.
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| 16. 1. State tax withheld | Number |
Enter the amount of state tax withheld from the transaction. This should be the total amount withheld for state tax purposes.
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| 16. 2. State tax withheld | Number |
Enter the amount of state tax withheld from the transaction. This should be the total amount withheld for state tax purposes.
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| 16. 1. State tax withheld | Number |
Enter the amount of state tax withheld for the first state.
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| 14. 1. State name | Text |
Enter the name of the first state involved in the transaction for state tax purposes.
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| 14. 2. State name | Text |
Enter the name of the second state involved in the transaction for state tax purposes, if applicable.
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| 15. 1. State identification no | Text |
Enter the state identification number for the first state involved in the transaction.
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| 15. 2. State identification no | Text |
Enter the state identification number for the second state involved in the transaction, if applicable.
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| 16. 1. State tax withheld | Number |
Enter the amount of state tax withheld for the first state involved in the transaction.
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| 16. 2. State tax withheld | Number |
Enter the amount of state tax that was withheld from the proceeds of the transaction. This is the tax amount that has been deducted by the state from the total proceeds reported in this form.
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| Tax Information | ||
| 4. Federal income tax withheld | Number |
Enter the amount of federal income tax withheld from the proceeds, if any.
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| Transaction Details | ||
| Account number (see instructions) | Text |
Enter the account number associated with the transaction, as per the instructions.
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| C U S I P number | Text |
Enter the CUSIP number for the security involved in the transaction.
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| Applicable checkbox on Form 8949 | Text |
Enter the applicable checkbox code from Form 8949 that corresponds to this transaction.
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| 1a. Description of property (Example: 100 sh. X Y Z Co.) | Text |
Enter a description of the property sold, such as the number of shares and the company name (e.g., '100 sh. X Y Z Co.').
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| 1b. Date acquired | Date |
Enter the date when the property was acquired. Use the format MM/DD/YYYY.
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| 1c. Date sold or disposed | Date |
Enter the date when the property was sold or disposed of. Use the format MM/DD/YYYY.
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| Account number (see instructions) | Text |
Enter the account number associated with the transaction. Refer to the form instructions for more details. Maximum length is 45 characters.
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| C U S I P number | Text |
Enter the CUSIP number for the security involved in the transaction.
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| Applicable checkbox on Form 8949 | Text |
Indicate the applicable checkbox on Form 8949 that corresponds to the transaction being reported. This is used to categorize the type of transaction for tax reporting purposes.
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| 1a. Description of property (Example: 100 sh. X Y Z Co.) | Text |
Provide a description of the property sold or exchanged, such as the number of shares and the company name (e.g., '100 sh. X Y Z Co.').
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| 1b. Date acquired | Date |
Enter the date when the property was acquired. Use the format MM/DD/YYYY.
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| 1c. Date sold or disposed | Date |
Enter the date when the property was sold or disposed of. Use the format MM/DD/YYYY.
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| 5. If checked, noncovered security | CheckBox |
Check this box if the security involved in the transaction is a noncovered security, meaning its cost basis is not reported to the IRS.
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| 6. Reported to I R S: Gross proceeds | CheckBox |
Check this box if the gross proceeds from the transaction have been reported to the IRS.
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| 6. Net proceeds | CheckBox |
Check this box if the net proceeds from the transaction have been reported to the IRS.
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| 7. If checked, loss is not allowed based on amount in 1d | CheckBox |
Check this box if a loss is not allowed based on the amount reported in field 1d.
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| 12. If checked, basis reported to I R S | CheckBox |
Check this box if the basis of the security has been reported to the IRS.
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| Account number (see instructions) | Text |
Enter the account number associated with the transaction. Refer to the instructions for more details.
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| C U S I P number | Text |
Enter the CUSIP number for the security involved in the transaction.
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| Applicable checkbox on Form 8949 | Text |
Enter the applicable checkbox code from Form 8949 that corresponds to this transaction.
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| 1a. Description of property (Example: 100 sh. X Y Z Co.) | Text |
Enter a description of the property sold, such as the number of shares and the company name (e.g., '100 sh. X Y Z Co.').
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| 1b. Date acquired | Date |
Enter the date when the property was acquired. Use the format MM/DD/YYYY.
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| 1c. Date sold or disposed | Date |
Enter the date when the property was sold or disposed of. Use the format MM/DD/YYYY.
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| 13. Bartering | Number |
Enter the amount related to bartering transactions.
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| Account number (see instructions) | Text |
Enter the account number associated with the transaction, as per the instructions. This can be up to 45 characters long.
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| C U S I P number | Text |
Provide the CUSIP number, which identifies the financial security involved in the transaction.
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| 1a. Description of property (Example: 100 sh. X Y Z Co.) | Text |
Describe the property involved in the transaction, such as '100 sh. XYZ Co.'.
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| 1b. Date acquired | Date |
Enter the date when the property was acquired.
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| 1c. Date sold or disposed | Date |
Enter the date when the securities were sold or otherwise disposed of. Use the format MM/DD/YYYY.
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| 6. Net proceeds | CheckBox |
Indicate whether the net proceeds from the transaction are reported. Check the box if applicable.
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| 7. If checked, loss is not allowed based on amount in 1d | CheckBox |
Check this box if the loss is not allowed based on the amount reported in field 1d.
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| 12. If checked, basis reported to I R S | CheckBox |
Check this box if the basis of the transaction has been reported to the IRS.
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| 13. Bartering | Number |
Enter the amount related to bartering transactions. This is the value of goods or services exchanged without using money.
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| Transaction Reporting | ||
| 6. Reported to I R S: Gross proceeds | CheckBox |
Check this box if the gross proceeds from the transaction have been reported to the IRS.
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| 6. Net proceeds | CheckBox |
Check this box if the net proceeds from the transaction have been reported to the IRS.
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| 6. Reported to I R S: Gross proceeds | CheckBox |
Indicate whether the gross proceeds from the transaction have been reported to the IRS by checking this box.
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| 6. Net proceeds | CheckBox |
Indicate whether the net proceeds from the transaction have been reported to the IRS by checking this box.
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| Transaction Type | ||
| 2. Short-term gain or loss | CheckBox |
Check this box if the transaction resulted in a short-term gain or loss. Short-term refers to assets held for one year or less.
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| 2. Long-term gain or loss | CheckBox |
Check this box if the transaction resulted in a long-term gain or loss. Long-term refers to assets held for more than one year.
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| 2. Ordinary | CheckBox |
Check this box if the transaction resulted in an ordinary gain or loss. This applies to certain types of property.
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| 2. Short-term gain or loss | CheckBox |
Check this box if the transaction resulted in a short-term gain or loss. Short-term refers to assets held for one year or less.
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| 2. Long-term gain or loss | CheckBox |
Check this box if the transaction resulted in a long-term gain or loss. Long-term refers to assets held for more than one year.
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| 2. Ordinary | CheckBox |
Check this box if the transaction resulted in an ordinary gain or loss. Ordinary gains or losses are not capital gains or losses.
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| 3. If checked, proceeds from: Collectibles | CheckBox |
Check this box if the proceeds are from the sale of collectibles, such as art, antiques, or coins.
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| 3. Q O F | CheckBox |
Check this box if the proceeds are from a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) investment.
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| 2. Short-term gain or loss | CheckBox |
Check this box if the transaction resulted in a short-term gain or loss.
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| 2. Long-term gain or loss | CheckBox |
Check this box if the transaction resulted in a long-term gain or loss.
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| 2. Ordinary | CheckBox |
Check this box if the transaction resulted in an ordinary gain or loss.
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| 2. Short-term gain or loss | CheckBox |
Check this box if the transaction resulted in a short-term gain or loss. Short-term refers to securities held for one year or less.
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| 2. Long-term gain or loss | CheckBox |
Check this box if the transaction resulted in a long-term gain or loss. Long-term refers to securities held for more than one year.
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| 2. Ordinary | CheckBox |
Check this box if the transaction resulted in an ordinary gain or loss, which is not classified as short-term or long-term.
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