Sec. 13533. Cost basis of specified securities determined without regard to identification
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Section 1012 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: Unless the Secretary permits the use of an average basis method for determining cost, in the case of the sale, exchange, or other disposition of a specified security (within the meaning of section 6045(g)(3)(B)), the basis (and holding period) of such security shall be determined on a first-in first-out basis. In the case of a sale, exchange, or other disposition of a specified security by a regulated investment company (as defined in section 851(a)), paragraph
(1)shall not apply. . Section 1012(c)(1) is amended by striking the conventions prescribed by regulations under this section and inserting the method applicable for determining the cost of such security . Section 1012(c)(2)(A) is amended by inserting (as in effect prior to the enactment of the after Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ) this section . Section 6045(g)(2)(B)(i)(I) is amended by striking unless the customer notifies the broker by means of making an adequate identification of the stock sold or transferred . The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales, exchanges, and other dispositions after December 31, 2017.