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The cost basis for two stock transactions is unknown (box 1e) but Turbo Tax will not let me go forward. Keeps going back to this transaction.

 
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The cost basis for two stock transactions is unknown (box 1e) but Turbo Tax will not let me go forward. Keeps going back to this transaction.

You must have a cost basis even if it is 0 (zero) that makes the entire sale taxable.   You should make all effort to find the basis form your own records, bast bank or broker statements, etc.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
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