Yes, you would mail your documents. However, this process is not difficult and you can do separate sales as long as long term and short term are not comingled (must be separated).
- Long term is a holding period of more than one year and receives capital gain tax treatment (0%, 10%, 15%, 20% depending on your regular rate of tax)
- Short term is a holding period of one year or less and receives ordinary gain tax treatment (your regular rate)
If you are e-filing your tax return, then mail your statements along with Form 8453 to:
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: Shipping and Receiving, 0254
Receipt and Control Branch
Austin, TX 73344-0254
If you need a blank Form 8453, you can download this pdf, enter your address information and check the box for Form 8949 (this form is really just a cover sheet).
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