The amount you paid for the stock is your cost basis. The amount you received when you sold them is the proceeds. The difference between the proceeds and your cost basis is your capital gain (or loss). To enter the sale, while logged in to your return,
- Click on Search
- In the Search Window type Jump to 1099-B
- Click on Jump to 1099-B
- Click + Add an Account (if the account you were trying to download is showing, delete it first)
- Answer Yes to "Did you get a 1099-B or a brokerage statement for these sales?"
- Click on "I'll type it in myself"
- Select you Bank or brokerage and click Continue
The program will guide you through entering the sale of your stock.
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