I think you're talking about the Box codes: Short term is under a year, and the Long term is over a year
There are seven possible "Box" designations that indicate the holding period (Long/Short Term) and the reporting status.
Code A. This code indicates a short-term transaction for which the cost or other basis is being reported to the IRS.
Code B. This code indicates a short-term transaction for which the cost or other basis is not being reported to the IRS.
Code C. Short-term transactions for which you can't check box A or B because you didn't receive a Form 1099-B (or substitute statement).
Code D. This code indicates a long-term transaction for which the cost or other basis is being reported to the IRS.
Code E. This code indicates a long-term transaction for which the cost or other basis is not being reported to the IRS.
Code F.All long-term transactions for which you can't check box D or E because you didn't receive a Form 1099-B (or substitute statement).
Code X. Use this code to report a transaction if you cannot determine whether the recipient should check box B or box E on Form 8949 because the holding period is unknown.
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