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How do I enter long term losses on form 8949 with Box E shown on 1099-B? When I select Box E on Form 8949 it shows error

Spargle313
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Spargle313
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Problem solved.  The problem was that at the top of the page on the 1099B worksheet, I erroneously checked the box  "Transactions were not reported to IRS" and that would not let me select Box E (because Box E items ARE reported to IRS). Foolish mistake on my part.  I unchecked the box and problem solved.

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dkh
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You need to enter the transaction on the Schedule D to flow to the F8949. 

Select Schedule D>Form 1099-B worksheet  scroll down to the Quick Entry Table

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Spargle313
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Thank you, but that was not the issue.  The problem was that at the top of the page on the 1099B worksheet, I erroneously checked the box  "Transactions were not reported to IRS" and that would not let me select Box E (because Box E items ARE reported to IRS).  I unchecked the box and problem solved.

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Spargle313
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Problem solved.  The problem was that at the top of the page on the 1099B worksheet, I erroneously checked the box  "Transactions were not reported to IRS" and that would not let me select Box E (because Box E items ARE reported to IRS). Foolish mistake on my part.  I unchecked the box and problem solved.