Question
How to use Form 8453 to transmit paper copies of 1099-B transactions
I have checked the box on Schedule D indicating I am mailing in copies of the 1099-B transactions with
Form 8453, and on the Form 1099-B worksheet I have filled in the type of transaction boxes (A for short
term and D for long term) and the total gross proceeds and total cost basis for each type and filled in the description box
(brokerage account). Why do I have an error indicating I must fill in the date sold boxes (clearly
impossible unless I enter each individual transaction, which is what I am attempting to avoid)? How do I
fix this?
