DianeW777
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My advice would be to send the Form 8949 or Schedule D and include the bad debt statement with that form if you already used e-file to send your tax return.  It must be accepted before you mail, but it should be mailed within 3 days of acceptance by the IRS.

 

If you are e-filing your tax return, then mail your statements (Schedule D, Form 8949 if applicable, bad debt documents) 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)

 

If you did not e-file then you should print your return and mail it along with the bad debt document(s).

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