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IRS Form 8949
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IRS Form 8949 Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets
What Is IRS Form 8949?
This is a tax form that was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Check the official IRS-issued instructions before completing and submitting the form.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 8949?
A: IRS Form 8949 is used to report sales and other dispositions of capital assets.
Q: Who needs to file IRS Form 8949?
A: Anyone who has sold or disposed of capital assets during the tax year needs to file Form 8949.
Q: What information is required on IRS Form 8949?
A: You will need to provide details about each capital asset sold or disposed of, including the date of acquisition, date of sale/disposition, proceeds from the sale, and cost basis.
Q: What is cost basis?
A: Cost basis is the original value of a capital asset, which is used to determine the amount of gain or loss when it is sold or disposed of.
Q: Do I need to attach Form 8949 to my tax return?
A: Yes, you need to attach Form 8949 to Schedule D when filing your tax return.
Q: Are there any exceptions to filing Form 8949?
A: Yes, there are some exceptions, such as if you only have transactions for which you received a Form 1099-B with all the required information.
Form Details:
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