Form 8949: Instructions & Information on Capital Gains-2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your personal information at the top of Form 8949, including your name and Social Security number.
3. In Part I, report short-term capital gains and losses. Fill in each transaction's details, including the date acquired, date sold, proceeds, cost basis, and gain or loss.
4. For long-term transactions, move to Part II. Repeat the same process as in Part I for assets held longer than one year.
5. If applicable, indicate any adjustments in column (g) for items like wash sales or nondeductible losses.
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