Instructions for 1099 B

A broker barter exchange must file the Form 1099-B proceeds from broker and barter exchange transactions for each person:

For whom the broker has sold (including short sales) stocks,  bonds,  commodities,  regulated futures etc.

Definitions as related to form 1099-B include:

• Brokers

• Reporting

• Substitute statements additional information required for covered securities

• Example shown

• Short sales of securities

• (WHFIT's) Widely Held Investment Trusts

• Requirement to furnish tax information to TIH

• Acquisition of control or substantial change in capital structure

• Cash on delivery account.

•  etc.

 This1099-B instruction download is an 8 page .pdf file.

 I suggest that you download it to read in in detail as this overview is incomplete.

Download Form 1099-B (not for filing)

You can avoid the paper problems and use