SabrinaD2
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Retirement tax questions

To enter the sales of precious metals in TurboTax Premium without a 1099-B, follow these steps:

  1. Open your return and go to the Federal section.
  2. Navigate Income section.
  3. Scroll down to Investments and Savings (1099-B, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-K, Crypto)
  4. Click on + Add more sales.
  5. Answer "No" to "Did you get a 1099-B or a brokerage statement for these sales?"
  6. Select "Other" for the type of investment sold (e.g., gold, silver).
  7. Enter the details of your sale, including the date acquired, date sold, sales proceeds, and cost basis

For more detailed guidance, you can refer to the TurboTax Community page