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January 20, 2024
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Form 1099-B

  • January 20, 2024
  • 2 replies
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My 1099-B has box 1d but no 1e. What should I put in box 1e?

    Best answer by Critter-3

    Correct.

    2 replies

    Level 15
    January 20, 2024

    Enter your cost basis which is what you paid for the asset plus any reinvested dividends and interest. 

    gractradAuthor
    Level 2
    January 21, 2024

    Thanks.. Since it was stock we were given during a demutualization and we did not pay anything, I will enter zero for the cost basis, correct? 

    Critter-3
    Critter-3Answer
    Level 15
    January 21, 2024

    Correct.

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    January 20, 2024

    Check the box that states The cost basis is incorrect or missing on my 1099-B