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angelal53
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If I received a 1099B but am below the income level for filing a tax return do I still have to file a return?

 
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KenH1
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If I received a 1099B but am below the income level for filing a tax return do I still have to file a return?

Are you below the level for filing, including the 1099-B gains?

If you are still below the threshold,  I would not file, unless:

1) You had net losses that you would like carried forward to 2017 and beyond; or 

2) Any of the cost basis amounts are "noncovered" or "not reported"

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KenH1
New Member

If I received a 1099B but am below the income level for filing a tax return do I still have to file a return?

Are you below the level for filing, including the 1099-B gains?

If you are still below the threshold,  I would not file, unless:

1) You had net losses that you would like carried forward to 2017 and beyond; or 

2) Any of the cost basis amounts are "noncovered" or "not reported"

angelal53
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If I received a 1099B but am below the income level for filing a tax return do I still have to file a return?

Thank you.  The level for filing is below even with the 1099B amount.  However, the "noncovered security" box is checked.  So, I guess I have to file.  Thanks again for the help.
KenH1
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If I received a 1099B but am below the income level for filing a tax return do I still have to file a return?

You're welcome.  The cost basis (your investment) on that non-covered security will be assumed to be zero by the IRS.  So your total proceeds will be all capital gain.  If you are still below the threshold, even after calling all of it gain, then you do not need to file.   By filing, you are declaring the correct cost basis.  But it may not be necessary.   Hope this makes sense.
angelal53
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If I received a 1099B but am below the income level for filing a tax return do I still have to file a return?

It makes sense and helps. Thanks.
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