If you received a Form 1099-B for a transaction, the “Applicable checkbox on Form 8949” box near the top of that form may help you determine which box to check on the Part II where you report that transaction. A substitute statement you get instead of Form 1099-B may also tell you which box to check.

What is form 8949 Box B?

IRS Form 8949 is used to report capital gains and losses from investments for tax purposes. The form segregates short-term capital gains and losses from long-term ones. Filing this form also requires a Schedule D and a Form 1099-B, which is provided by brokerages to taxpayers.

Do you need to report the sale of your home on form 8949?

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How to report the sale of your main home?

How to report the sale of your main home. If you have to report the sale or exchange, report it on Form 8949. If the gain or loss is short term, report it in Part I of Form 8949 with box C checked. If the gain or loss is long term, report it in Part II of Form 8949 with box F checked.

Which is the applicable check box on form 8949?

If you are attaching multiple Forms 8949 to your return, attach the Form(s) 8949 that lists code “Z” in column (f) first. If you received a Form 1099-B for a transaction, the “Applicable checkbox on Form 8949” box near the top of that form may help you determine which box to check on the Part II where you report that transaction.

Where do you enter basis in form 8949?

If this transaction is reported on a Part I with box B checked at the top or if this transaction is reported on a Part II with box E checked at the top, enter the correct basis in column (e), and enter -0- in column (g).