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Form 8949, Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets is used to report sales, exchanges, or dispositions of capital assets, including stocks, bonds, and real estate. For tax-exempt organizations filing Form 990-T, 8949 attachment is used to report capital gains or losses arising from unrelated business income transactions.
In this guide, we'll learn more about Form 8949, providing insights into its purpose, filing requirements, and commonly asked questions.
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Form 8949 reports the sale or exchange of capital assets, providing the IRS with details about each transaction. It lists information like the date of purchase, date of sale, cost basis, and proceeds, and classifies transactions as short-term (assets held for one year or less) or long-term (assets held for more than one year).
Form 8949 must be filed by individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt organizations that have sold or exchanged capital assets during the tax year. This includes anyone who has received a Form 1099-B from a broker or anyone with a sale of assets such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or other investments
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Start E-filing NowShort-term transactions involve assets held for one year or less, while long-term transactions involve assets held for more than one year. These are reported separately on Form 8949 because they are subject to different tax rates.