I'm sorry I didn't see your question sooner. There is an explanation for why you had a net long-term gain of $165. You are not factoring in your "Capital gain distributions" on line 13 into your calculations. The amount on line 13 is the amount of long-term capital gain distributions reported by mutual funds. It is reported on line 2a of Form 1099-DIV. For 2024, you reported long-term losses on Form 8949 of $5,452. You had long-term capital gain distributions (line 13) of $5,617. When you combine the loss of $5,452 and the gain of $5,617, you get a net long-term capital gain of $165. The numbers work out similarly for your 2025 example.
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