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Level 1
posted Feb 19, 2025 9:10:54 AM

I HAVE SOLD SOME STOCKS THAT I HAVE NO INFO ABOUT COST BASIS. CAN I REPORT COST BASIS ZERO?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 19, 2025 9:14:57 AM

You would have to find, estimate or guess your cost basis by searching past values for these stocks.

 

You can of course report a 0 cost basis, but then you would be inflating your capital gains and pay more capital gain taxes.

Level 1
Feb 19, 2025 9:29:12 AM

ONE OF THE STOCKS HAS BEEN CREATED ON 2024 FROM THE MERGE OF 4 OTHER COMPANIES ON APRIL 2024, I FOUND HISTORICAL DATA FROM YAHOO FINANCE. CAN I USE THIS PRICE AS THE BASIS? 

Level 1
Feb 19, 2025 9:30:41 AM

IF THE COST BASIS I REPORT IS HIGHER THAN IRS CALCULATIONS, WHAT WOULD BE THE CONSEQUENSES?

Expert Alumni
Feb 19, 2025 9:34:40 AM

Yes, you can use that value as your Cost Basis.  Keep documentation showing the amount you used with your tax files. 

 

Here's more info on How to Find a Stock Cost Basis