The pictures simply show the transactions @GeoffreyG was referring to and they did not carryover with his post. The steps to enter a summary of your sales transactions is provided below.
- Open or continue your return (if it's not already open) and search (upper right) for the phrase stock sales > Press enter
- Select the Jump to link in the search results.
- Answer Yes to both Did you sell stocks, mutual funds, bonds, or other investments? and Did or will you receive a 1099-B form or brokerage statement for these sales?
- If you land on Here are all your 1099-B sales, select Add sales from a different brokerage. Then answer Yes to Did or will you receive a 1099-B form or brokerage statement for these sales?
- When asked how you want to enter your 1099-B, select I'll type it in myself.
- Select or enter your brokerage on the next screen and continue.
- On the following screen (Tell us about...), answer the questions until you reach the next screen. Select the second option, Let's enter a summary instead, and select Continue.
- You'll now be able to enter the total proceeds (sales) and cost basis, along with the sales category (Long or Short term). Refer to your 1099-B for the amounts and category. When finished, select Continue.
- When you are done, you'll eventually come to the Here's a summary of your broker sales screen where you can edit, delete, or enter more sales.
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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