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Form 1099-B: Investment Securities

Form 1099-B: Investment Securities

You’ll receive a Form 1099-B from your broker whenever you sell investment securities. Form 1099-B lists the pertinent information about your sales, including date, description and proceeds, and if known, your cost basis. Investment gains and losses affect your taxes, so you’ll have to report all the required information about your investments when you file. […]

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Different Types of 1099 Forms

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There are many different Form-1099s that you may encounter when tax season rolls around. Some of the most common include: 1099-A: If your mortgage lender cancels some or all your mortgage, or your home was sold in a short sale, you’ll likely receive a 1099-A. Because the IRS considers canceled debt to be equivalent to […]

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The Form-1099 Explained

This tax season, you may receive a Form 1099 in the mail, specifically if you performed work outside your typical employer. You’ll need this document to file your tax return, so it’s important you store it in a safe place until you have everything you need to complete your return. What is a 1099? This […]

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What is the 1099-B?

If you’ve sold any stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or securities during the tax year, it will be reported on a Form 1099-B which you will receive from your broker or financial institution. It can be a separate form, or may be combined into a statement listing other relevant tax information, such as interest and dividends. […]

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