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posted Feb 20, 2025 2:55:05 PM

How do I enter a 1099-B for futures contracts?

It does not have a cost basis so cant enter usual 1099=B

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Expert Alumni
Feb 27, 2025 8:49:35 AM

You will have to determine the cost basis from your personal trade records.

 

In TurboTax Premium Online, enter 'contracts and straddles' in the Search magnifying glass in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

 

Click on Jump to contracts and straddles.

 

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