when preparing a return for a taxpayer $,$ what is the appropriate course of action if the taxpayers basis for shares of stock is reported as $$0$ on form $1099-$B or subsitute statement. A$)$ Ask the taxpayer for clarifications and conducted further research as needed B$)$ Report the entire amount of the sales proceeds as a capatal gain directly on schedule D no additional research is required. C$)$ Refuse to prepare the return until the taxpayer obtains a corrected form $1099-$B or subsitute statement D$)$ Report the basis as $$0$ on the form $8949$ and or schedule D to avoid a mismatch between the tax return and the income information reported to tje IRS no additional research is required