What is IRS Form 8949?

IRS Form 8949 is for reporting sales and exchanges of capital assets (including cryptocurrency). It is filed along with Schedule D of your federal income tax form.

How do I report the totals of form 8949?

You will report the totals of Form 8949 on Schedule D of Form 1040. Here is more information on how Tax Form 8949 is used from the IRS: If you receive Forms 1099-B or 1099-S (or substitute statements), always report the proceeds (sales price) shown on the form (or statement) in column (d) of Form 8949.

When should I complete form 8949?

Complete Form 8949 before you complete line 1b, 2, 3, 8b, 9, or 10 of Schedule D. Use Form 8949 to report sales and exchanges of capital assets. Form 8949 allows you and the IRS to reconcile amounts that were reported to you and the IRS on Forms 1099-B or 1099-S (or substitute statements) with the amounts you report on your return.