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How can cryptocurrency traders use TurboTax to handle wash sale calculations?

avatarSalazar NymannDec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago1 answers

As a cryptocurrency trader, I want to know how I can use TurboTax to handle wash sale calculations. Can you provide a step-by-step guide on how to do this?

How can cryptocurrency traders use TurboTax to handle wash sale calculations?

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  • avatarDec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Absolutely! TurboTax is a popular choice among cryptocurrency traders for handling wash sale calculations. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you: 1. Log in to your TurboTax account and navigate to the 'Federal Taxes' section. 2. Look for the 'Investment Income' category and click on it. 3. Scroll down to find the 'Stocks, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other' section and click on 'Start'. 4. TurboTax will ask if you have any investment sales. Choose 'Yes'. 5. Select the option to enter the details manually and click 'Continue'. 6. Enter the relevant information for your cryptocurrency trades, such as the purchase and sale dates, and the gain or loss amount. 7. TurboTax will automatically calculate the wash sale adjustments based on the IRS guidelines. 8. Review the calculations and make any necessary adjustments. 9. TurboTax will generate the required forms and schedules for you to include with your tax return. That's it! TurboTax simplifies the process of handling wash sale calculations for cryptocurrency traders.