• Q. What are the trading fees?

  Unlike other investing apps, Stash doesn’t charge any add-on trading commissions¹ or electronic statement fees. ¹Clients may incur ancillary fees charged by Stash and/or it’s custodian that are not included in the monthly Wrap-Fee.…

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• Q. What tax documents should I receive?

  Stash will email you when your tax forms become available. You can access historical documents year round  Tax Documents section of Account Management. Stash will make your relevant tax documents available online in mid February. The forms you’ll be receiving represent your account activity from the previous calendar year or any activity completed to qualify for that year’s contributions.…

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• Q. What are the Stash monthly fees?

  We offer three subscription plans for $1, $3, and $9. We charge monthly, on or near the date you opened your account. You’ll be charged the same subscription plan fee no matter the amount in your accounts. Learn more about our subscription plan fees.…

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• Q. What are the Apex Clearing custodian maintenance and bank transfer fees?

  You may at some point see a fee that is different from your standard monthly account fee (AKA the Wrap fee). These fees are charged based on action(s) taken by a client that is beyond Stash’s control and area of service.…

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• Q. Do I have to pay taxes on any money I make through my Stash account?

  Taxes on Investments The investments you make with Stash are taxed the same way as any other investment. This means you will need to pay taxes on money you make through capital gains, dividends, and income interest. To put it another way: if one of the funds in your portfolio increases in value,…

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• Q. Can I downgrade or change my plan?

  Yes, you have the flexibility to change your plan at any time. To change your plan in App: Navigate to Settings from the home screen Select Subscription Select Manage (next to your current subscription) Select the plan you would like to switch to To change your plan on Web: Select your name in top right corner Select Subscription Select Manage (next to your current subscription) Select the plan you would like to switch to…

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• Q. What is a return deposit fee?

  Apex Clearing, our custodian, charges a return deposit fee when they’re unable to complete a transfer. This could happen for a number of reasons, including having no external linked bank account or one that has insufficient funds to cover the attempted transfer.…

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• Q. Where are my tax documents?

  Stash will email you when your tax forms become available. You can access your documents in the Tax Documents section of your Stash profile. To find them in the app: Go to Home Screen Go to Settings  Select Statements and Documents  Select Tax documents  To find them on the web: Click your name in the top right-hand corner of the screen Select Tax documents from the left-hand menu.…

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• Q. I closed my account, how can I get tax information?

  We’ll still notify you by email if you receive a tax document, even after your account is closed. It’ll contain a link to access your documents on our website. Log in with your same email address and password, and you’ll be able to download your tax documents.…

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• Q. Are investors taxed on dividends?

  Yes. Dividends are taxed as income. Which makes sense because they are money that you are making off of the money you have invested. If you have any questions regarding taxes within your Stash account, please reach out to a tax advisor or accountant.…

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• Q. Will I be given tax documentation?

  Stash will email you when your tax forms become available. You can access your documents in the Tax Documents section of your Stash profile. *Before we begin, please address specific questions on taxes to a tax professional. Nothing written in this article should be construed as investment,…

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• Q. Why will I receive a Corrected Consolidated Form 1099?

  Stash users who owned All That Glitters (GLTR) and/or Real Estate Tycoon (VNQ) in the appropriate tax year will likely receive a Corrected Consolidated Form 1099 on or around March 15. This part is really important: The Corrected Consolidated 1099 replaces the form you receive in February.…

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• Q. Do I have to pay taxes on my Stash Invest investments?

  Stash Invest accounts are taxable brokerage accounts. You are required by the IRS to report income earned from capital gains and other applicable distributions. Each year, Stash will send you a tax statement so that you can file your taxes appropriately.…

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• Q. What is a Corrected Consolidated 1099?

  This is a tax form that consolidates all appropriate 1099 forms for your Stash Invest account into one single form. The Corrected Consolidated 1099 form replaces any other 1099s made available to you previously. This form is relevant for all Stash investors who invested in All that Glitters or Real Estate Tycoon,…

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• Q. How are custodial accounts taxed?

  Tax rules for custodial accounts can be complex. Whether there will be taxes owed on a Custodial Account depends on your unique tax situation. You should consult a tax professional (like an accountant) for answers to specific questions about your specific tax needs.…

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• Q. Where do I find tax documents?

  Please follow the instructions below to access your tax documents. On the app Select the home tile at the bottom of the screen Select the icon in the top left corner of the screen (iOS – initials or picture Android –…

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• Q. Why am I getting charged a fee each month?

  Your Stash subscription fee¹ is applied every month—unlike other companies with hidden charges, Stash works on a straightforward subscription model.  It includes your personal investment account, your bank account, your Stock-Back® Card² (your debit card), financial education and much more.   If you have any further questions,…

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• Q. I was charged an overdraft fee because of my Stash account. What should I do?

  First of all, we hate this fee and wish banks didn’t charge it. The best way to avoid this fee is by double-checking that there’s enough money in your checking account before making a transfer, buying in the Stash app or any other time money will be moving out of your checking account.…

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• Q. Do I have to pay taxes on my Stash Custodial Account investments?

  Tax rules for custodial accounts can be complex. Whether there will be taxes owed on a Custodial Account depends on your unique tax situation. You should consult a tax professional (like an accountant) for answers to specific questions about your specific tax needs.…

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• Q. What’s a bank transfer reversal fee?

  If you’ve seen something categorized as an ‘Apex Clearing (ACH) bank reversal’ on your account, this is what that means. A ‘bank reversal’ takes place when a transfer of funds is canceled. This may occur when there are insufficient funds in your bank account,…

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