It is possible to get up to six different Forms 8949, depending on the reporting code on your 1099-B. (It could be A, B, C, D, E, or F.) The most common codes are:
- Code B - Short-term transaction for which the cost or other basis is not being reported to the IRS.
- Code E - Long-term transaction for which the cost or other basis is not being reported to the IRS.
