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Do I have to get the Premier edition if I have capital gains to report? I used the deluxe version and got an incorrect tax debt amount-is that why?

 
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HelenC12
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Do I have to get the Premier edition if I have capital gains to report? I used the deluxe version and got an incorrect tax debt amount-is that why?

Yes, the TurboTax Premier Online version supports Schedule D or capital gains reporting. The TurboTax Deluxe Online version does not.

 

When you sell a capital asset, the difference between its cost basis and the selling price results in a capital gain or loss.

  • A capital gain is when your asset's sales price exceeds its cost basis (in other words, you made money). Capital gains must be reported on your tax return.
  • A capital loss is when you sell the asset for less than its cost basis. Capital losses from investments can be deducted, but not those from personal-use assets, such as your home or personal vehicle.

Your total capital gains for the year minus your total capital losses results in either a net capital gain or a net capital loss.

  • Short term capital gains (gains on assets held one year or less) are taxed as ordinary income.
  • Long term capital gains (gains on assets held more than one year) are taxed at a more favorable rate than ordinary income.
  • Net losses are deductible, but only up to a maximum of $3,000 ($1,500 if married filing separately). Any capital losses you couldn't deduct this year can be carried forward and deducted on future tax returns. This is called a capital loss carryover.
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