The broker said a 1099 would not be issued for this and I should talk to my tax advisor... It's clear I need to use Form 8949 and Schedule D but I can't get the interface to get me to that point without a 1099 form.
If the stock is worthless, you should be able to report your complete investment in the stock. Worthless stock includes abandoned stock, permanently surrendered for no consideration.
Enter a worthless stock like any stock sale but with a sales price of zero and the word worthless in its description. Enter the correct cost or basis, date acquired, and December 31 as the date sold. On Schedule 8949, enter code (F) Long-term transactions not reported to you on Form 1099-B.
See IRS Publication 550 Investment Income and Expenses, page 54.
In TurboTax Premier Online, follow these steps.
If the stock is worthless, you should be able to report your complete investment in the stock. Worthless stock includes abandoned stock, permanently surrendered for no consideration.
Enter a worthless stock like any stock sale but with a sales price of zero and the word worthless in its description. Enter the correct cost or basis, date acquired, and December 31 as the date sold. On Schedule 8949, enter code (F) Long-term transactions not reported to you on Form 1099-B.
See IRS Publication 550 Investment Income and Expenses, page 54.
In TurboTax Premier Online, follow these steps.