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Assuming that the compensation ("ordinary income") is reported on your W-2 what you do is:
Enter the 1099-B exactly as it reads and then click the blue "I'll enter additional info on my own" button. On the next page enter the correct basis in the "Corrected cost basis" box.
Tom Young
(SINCE THE DEVELOPERS CHANGE THE SECURITY SALE INTERVIEW EVERY SINGLE YEAR I'LL NOTE THAT THIS ANSWER'S DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO CORRECT THE BASIS FOR THE SALE PERTAINS TO THE 2016 INCOME TAX YEAR. I'M SURE THAT THE INTERVIEW WILL CHANGE IN THE YEARS AFTER THAT.)
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