What is a 1099-B, and will I receive one?

A 1099-B reports proceeds from selling stocks, bonds, or other securities. "Proceeds" refer to the money received from selling shares.

At Betterment, shares may be sold when you:

  • Withdraw funds
  • Pay our quarterly fee
  • Have your portfolio rebalanced
  • Use Tax Loss Harvesting+ to harvest losses
  • Change your allocation or portfolio strategy
  • Transfer funds to another goal with a different risk level
  • Have a Tax-Coordinated Portfolio rebalanced

You will receive a 1099-B by Feb. 18, 2025 if you had a Betterment taxable account and, in 2024:

  • Your gross proceeds from selling shares exceeded $20, or
  • Any amount of federal tax was withheld