Forbes

Understanding Your Tax Forms 2016: 1099-B, Proceeds From Broker & Barter Exchange Transactions

Here's what you should know about the form 1099-B, Proceeds From Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions: A form 1099-B, Proceeds From Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions, is issued to taxpayers ...
Investopedia

Understanding Form 1099-B: Broker and Barter Transactions Explained

What Is Form 1099-B: Proceeds From Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions? Form 1099-B, used by brokerages and barter exchanges, records taxpayer gains and losses annually. It helps taxpayers ...
Ars Technica

1099-B Cost basis (1e) of stock given as part of a bonus

The 1099-B has blank in the cost basis (1e), "Check if basis reported to IRS" (3) is not checked, and "Check if noncovered security" (5) is checked. If the stock was a bonus from work would the cost ...
Forbes

Tax Time: IRS Rules Can Lead To Overpaying Taxes On Stock Sales (And How To Prevent This)

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. One of the trickiest areas in correctly reporting stock sales on your ...
Wall Street Journal

The Worst Tax Form

In the battle for worst tax form, it appears we have a winner. That dubious distinction goes to Form 1099-B, according to an informal survey of tax preparers. It is used by brokerage firms to report a ...