Stock acquired in the 80's and 90's, closed account 2016 & transferred to another brokerage. Records of original cost not found. Where do I go from here?

13525ismycousin · ‎June 6, 2019

jerry2000 · ‎June 6, 2019

If you can't find records of the original cost, then you have to claim a cost basis of Zero.

Stock acquired in the 80's and 90's, closed account 2016 &amp; transferred to another brokerage. Records of original cost not found. Where do I go from here?