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- Click ‘Get Form’ to open Schedule D (540) in the editor.
- Begin by entering your name(s) as shown on your tax return at the top of the form.
- In Section 1, list each property sold. Fill in the description, sales price, and cost basis for each item in columns (a), (b), and (c).
- Calculate your gain or loss by subtracting the sales price from the cost basis. Enter these amounts in columns (d) and (e).
- Proceed to line 2 and enter any net gains or losses from California Schedule K-1 forms.
- Add up all gains from lines 1, 2, and 3 on line 4. For losses, complete lines 5 through 7 accordingly.
- Finally, follow instructions for lines 8 through 12 to finalize your capital gains or losses for reporting.
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