1099-B Box 4 missing from E Trade form

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February 12, 2022
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I received a 1099-B from E*Trade, but it doesn't show Box 4 on the form for Federal Taxes withheld. I'm pretty sure that some taxes were paid when the shares were purchased via my employer, but it was years ago so I am not sure.

JillS56

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Box 4 is Federal Tax Withholdings. When you say Box 4 is missing do you mean that Box 4 is blank? If so, is not unusual that Box 4 would be blank on a 1099-B. Typically, tax withholdings are not withheld from stock sale transactions. Unless you specifically requested withholdings from trades then it will be blank.

If you feel it is incorrect, I would contact customer services at E*TRADE to clarify.

Anonymous

I would understand if the Box 4 was blank or showed $0, the problem is that I can't find where the Box is on my 1099 consolidated. I thought there was another 1099-B form they would send me, but I read online that this is it. And should have all the information I need? But I don't see anywhere on this form where it says federal or tax withholdings!