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If the broker did not provide the cost basis, but did report on the Form 1099-B the proceeds of the transaction, then that overall transactions is report on Form 8949, column B. Report the process, which should agree to the Form 1099-B proceeds. Then report your cost basis (purchase price)...

Yes, Form 8949, column B should be used to report transactions where the trade proceeds is shown on the Form 1099-B and cost basis (purchase price) was not reported by the brokerage firm to the IRS. Column B of Form 8949 applies to “uncovered positions” (purchased prior to 2011), where...