idjit
Returning Member

Investors & landlords

Thanks for the answer, but the problem that I'm having is that when I follow the step-by-step instructions by @ThomasM125, TurboTax forces me to create a 1099-B and takes me to a screen that asks "Which bank or brokerage is on your 1099-B?", not to the option of creating an 8949 form.  As I answer the questions, it takes me to the Sales Section that says, "The info entered should match the 1099-B from your institution".  The pulldown menu for the Sales Section allows me to choose "Long-term did not receive 1099-B form". It continues to ask for sales date info, proceeds (which I entered as $0) and cost basis (entered my reduced cost basis).  The next screen allows me to check a box that says, "This was a useless security". When I'm done, it creates a 1099-B.  Will this create the 8949 form I need?  If not, how do get to a screen to create an 8949 form instead of a 1099-B?