The cost basis is based on what you paid for what you sold. You should consult with the broker to get a more accurate basis if you think the zero is wrong.
But when you sell stocks in order to pay taxes unless you sell something at a zero gain then you will indeed be taxed on the sale in order to make the cash to pay the taxes.
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