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Anyone else dealing with DWDP splits and spinoffs?

Posted on 3/7/20 at 11:13 am
Posted by Unobtanium
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Member since Nov 2009
1601 posts
Posted on 3/7/20 at 11:13 am
Recap - Dow Chemical and Dupont merged in early 2017 IIRC, then spun off "Dow Inc" and "Corteva" (ag science). DWDP then reverted to DD (Dupont) after a reverse split.

I'm trying to figure out the correct cost basis to use for shares I received pre-split/spin but sold post-split/spin.

My 1099-B isn't much help, and I just want to justify to the IRS that I did lose as much money as I think I did.

TIA.

PS - This exercise has reinforced my belief that while mathematics is a pure and beautiful science, accounting is nothing more than equal parts arithmetic and bullshite.
Posted by jclem11
Neoliberal Shill
Member since Nov 2011
7830 posts
Posted on 3/7/20 at 11:55 am to
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accounting is nothing more than equal parts arithmetic and bullshite.


Accounting, specifically double entry accounting, is a beautiful thing once you understand it. Everything balances.

Sounds like your gripe is with Congress and the tax laws.
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