KathrynG3
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Retirement tax questions

To resolve the 1099-B unknown error issue, your options include:

  • Delete the Robinhood import and re-upload it.
  • Robinhood is known to invest in stocks, options, ETF's,  as well as for offering crypto trading. If any of your transactions include cryptocurrency, try entering any cryptocurrency separately. 
    • The IRS Form 8949 has separate reporting when investments have been sold and the transactions were not reported on Form 1099-B.
    • The transactions are reported on Form 8949 with Box C checked for Short-term and Box F checked for Long-Term Transactions.
      • from the Left Menu>Federal>Wages & Income>
      • Add more income>Scroll down to Investment Income>
      • Cryptocurrency click Start
  • Submitting the return as-is with the error if you do not see anything to correct