I HAVE SOLD SOME STOCKS THAT I HAVE NO INFO ABOUT COST BASIS. CAN I REPORT COST BASIS ZERO?
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4 Replies
MinhT1
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.
Khomein
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?
Khomein
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?
MarilynG1
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.