Why does an ESPP want me to fill out a 1099B?

[Skylane]

I’ve got a fairly decent imagination…. No idea… you’re the tax preparer and your client sold stock?

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

If they sold the stock from their employee stock purchase plan, you should have a 1099B as well.

[Skylane]

Is this publicly traded stock? If not, and if you have accurate basis information, I’d report the sale non covered no 1099b . No way would it prepare a 1099B.