ETextor
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1099-B Not Allowing Zero Cost Basis

We have a 1099-B for the sale of a Restricted Stock Award with a blank cost basis.  This was a stock award from my wife's employer.  The form help says a zero can be entered.  But when we enter a zero, the next page gives three options:  "I found my cost basis", "I need help with my cost basis", and "I don't want to enter my cost basis (not recommended)".

 

If I choose the last option the summary shows it needs review.  Why won't it accept the zero amount?