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Form 8949 – Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets

What is Form 8949 - Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets?

Form 8949, “Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets,” is an IRS tax form used to report the details of your capital gains and losses. If you sold stocks, bonds, real estate, or other investment assets during the year, you’ll likely need to fill out this form to determine your taxable capital gains or deductible capital losses.

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