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FAQs  >  Topic: Taxes

Taxes


20 Questions
  • Wash Sale Advisory Notice for 2012 Form 1099
  • When will I receive my Form 1099 for the 2012 tax year?
  • How do I update incoming transfer information in the Maxit Tax Calculator?
  • I funded my account with an ACAT from another brokerage firm, what happens to my cost basis?
  • Why does my Form 1099-B show a “Gross Proceeds Less Commissions” figure that is much greater than what I made trading this year?
  • I have reviewed my Schedule D in the Maxit Tax Calculator and I believe there is an error, how can I report this?
  • Why does my Form 1099-B list my “Gross Proceeds Less Commissions” as a lower figure than the “Total Sales Price Amounts” on my Schedule D?
  • Does OptionsHouse provide me with a Schedule D to report my trades?
  • I believe there is an error on my Form 1099-B, how can I correct this?
  • Can I elect to assign a specific tax lot to a closing transaction?
  • What Tax Relief Method is my cost basis being reported under?
  • Will I receive a Form 1099-B for my account?
  • Is my cost basis reported on my Form 1099-B?
  • How do I elect average cost accounting for gain/loss reporting on mutual funds and other regulated investment companies?
  • How do I read my Form 1099?
  • How do I access my e-1099 form?
  • Why does the dividend I received in January 2013 appear on my 2012 1099-Div?
  • When is a short sale reported for tax purposes?
  • What qualifies a dividend for the beneficial tax treatment of 0-15%?
  • What is a wash sale?


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