Form 8949 is not a direct-entry form within the program.
✅ Instead, it is automatically generated in the PDF of your return based on the information you enter.
The most common area of the program that generates Form 8949 is the Investments section.
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❓ What Is Form 8949?
According to the IRS:
“Use Form 8949 to reconcile amounts that were reported to you and the IRS on Form 1099-B or 1099-S (or substitute statement) with the amounts you report on your return. The subtotals from this form will then be carried over to Schedule D (Form 1040), where gain or loss will be calculated in aggregate.”
Form 8949 is used to report sales and exchanges of capital assets, including but not limited to:
- 🏠 Homes and investment properties
- 📈 Stocks, bonds, and other investments
- 🎨 Art and collectibles
- 💎 Other capital or personal-use assets
The information reported on Form 8949 flows to Schedule D, where total capital gains and losses are calculated.
👀 How Do I View Form 8949?
You can view Form 8949 by accessing the PDF copy of your return:
- 🔐 Log in to your account
- 📂 Select the Summary/Print tab from the navigation menu
- 🖨️ Select View Return to view, print, or save a PDF copy of your return
- If you do not see View Return, select Show Details
- 💳 To view, print, or save your PDF, filing fees must be paid. Select Pay Now if prompted.
🔗 Additional Information
✅ Tip: If Form 8949 appears incomplete or unexpected, review all entries in the Investments section to ensure they were entered accurately and completely.