To report forex trading under Section 988, then you can import the data from your broker directly with a program such as GainsKeeper. or enter the information manually into TurboTax as Miscellaneous Income:
- Click Federal Taxes -> Wages & Income and scroll down to Less Common Income
- Go to the last selection, Miscellaneous Income and click Start
- Go to the last option, Other reportable income and click Start
- When it asks, "Any other reportable income?" say yes and then type in a description and the amount to report it on your tax return.
Be sure to indicate in the description that this is a total of your Forex trades and enter an amount for either a gain or a loss. If you lost money, report it with a negative number. For an example if you lost $12,000, enter this as -$12,000. Be sure to keep your documentation regarding the forex trades if the IRS requests proof.
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