Column (e) is for the cost basis of any sale including stock appreciation rights (SARs). The cost basis is not usually reported to the IRS in this situation so Code B would be appropriate.
(A) Short-term transactions reported on Form(s) 1099-B showing basis was reported to the IRS (see Note above)
(B) Short-term transactions reported on Form(s) 1099-B showing basis wasn’t reported to the IRS
(C) Short-term transactions not reported to you on Form 1099-B
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