**The information below has not been verified for the 2023 tax year as the IRS Pub. 550 has not yet been released by the IRS.**

Based on the information below, if more than one person owns the same investment, each would report their portion of the investment income on their return. We also recommend they attach an explanation to each return.

Per IRS Publication 550 Investment Income and Expenses (Including Capital Gains and Losses), page 4:

Joint accounts. If two or more persons hold property (such as a savings account, bond, or stock) as joint tenants, tenants by the entirety, or tenants in common, each person's share of any interest or dividends from the property is determined by local law.

On one return (the person with the SSN reported on the form received), enter an explanation that the income from the Form 1099-B Proceeds From Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions is jointly owned and XX% is reported on return with SSN XXX-XX-XXXX.

On the other return (the person who didn't receive a form), enter an explanation that the income reported on the Form 1099-B was reported to SSN XXX-XX-XXXX and you own XX% of that income.

To enter Form 1099-B in the TaxAct program, go to our Form 1099-B - Entering Capital Gains and Losses in Program FAQ.

To add an explanation to your return, go to our Notes and Explanations for E-Filing FAQ.

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