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April 9, 2026
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What is Face Amount Box 19 on T5008?

  • April 9, 2026
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Is Face Amount what I paid for a stock initially?

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    TurboTax_Susan
    Level 15
    April 9, 2026

    If the security represents indebtedness (ex: bonds), then Box 19 – Face amount is the value that appears on the face of the document (the amount to be repaid at maturity). This box should be blank if the security doesn't have a face amount (ex: shares).