How do I get past the $0 cost basis for selling to open options in the investment income Box 1e?

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How do I get past the $0 cost basis for selling to open options in the investment income Box 1e?

You don't have to detail any Box A transactions without adjustments that are aggregated on Schedule D LIne 1a.

Short options (Sell to Open) are always Short Term, detailed with Box A checked.

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