The system flags a negative 1099B proceeds amount of less than zero. How do I get around that ?
There are a couple of options (no pun intended), that you might try that should eliminate this experience.
These particular steps may provide the ability to post a negative value to form 1099-B, Box 1d.
Another option is to put $1 in the proceeds box and then add that $1 to the negative gross proceeds as your cost basis (positive figure). This will provide the accurate results of income and tax. The most important thing is the correct end results on the tax return.
I have the cost/proceed amounts for the covered call . Can I enter in the cost and proceeds both positive numbers and the gain/lost column would have the correct negative number ?