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Level 1
posted Feb 19, 2020 6:23:01 PM

Form 1099-B

My 1099-B shows category X, but that is not listed by TTax.  Do I choose one of the A--F categories?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 19, 2020 7:04:46 PM

Code X is used when the broker does not know if it should be a code B or a code E. You should pick the correct answer. B for short term, E for long term holding, more than 1 year.