JohnB5677
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Deductions & credits

No, the standard rule for transactions is First In First Out (FIFO), unless as you said you declare something different before you do the transaction.

 

The 1099-B is correct.

 

If you had planned ahead you could have sold both lots and had zero gain.  End of the year planning is very important.

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