On my etrade 1099-b form, how to i enter a loss. do i put a negative sign in front of the amount

[DianeW]

Yes, if you are entering the net result you can use a negative sign in the proceeds box with a zero purchase price.

Keep all your statements with your tax records for future use should you need them for detail.

[canuck97]

But turbo tax will not let you enter a negative number for proceeds in box 1d

[DianeC958]

If you enter proceeds as $0 and then an amount for the cost you will have a negative amount for the overall gain/loss.

@canuck97