I am ready to import my .txf file from Zenledger for my Cryptocurrency transactions. I have the desktop (CD) version of Turbo Tax with an upgrade to Premier via online. I don't see the "cryptocurrency" sections that Premier is supposed to have. It was my understanding that Premier provided this, which is why I upgraded. Where do I find the cryptocurrency section that I thought I was paying for with the upgrade? and how do I import this .txf file for form 8949?
Here's an overview of the process DenM is proposing:
You may lose the data you've already entered in the return you created in desktop with this approach.
DernM's other solution is much better--report just the totals in each category, as you would with stocks. You can report just the summaries of each category (short-term, long-term, etc.) and then mail in the statement to the IRS after filing. Please follow these steps:
The Desktop CD version of TurboTax does not have a Cryptocurrency section. The TurboTax Online version of Premier does have a Cryptocurrency section.
Zenledger is one of the supported partners for the Cryptocurrency section of the Online product. If you are working in the CD download version and you have a Zenledger aggregation, you can manually add a line of long term and a line of short term in the Stocks, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other portion of the Investment section.
If you need to upload your Zenledger CSV file you can start a Premier online return. Upload last years .tax file to the Online program for any carryovers and to save typing. This will happen in the first couple of screens when opening the TurboTax Online return. Upload the ZenLedger CSV file to the Online product in the Investment section labeled Cryptocurrency. Then save your 2019 Online version to your desktop (see below). This will put the transactions on your Form 8949 and Schedule D, but there will be nothing in the Step by Step mode to indicate this. You will have to go to forms mode to see the transactions. Also if you have been doing any work on your return in the CD Download product, all of that will be lost and you will need to re-enter. You can not do this on a mobile device.
To save the .tax file in TurboTax Online to your computer:
How do I start working/access an online return if I have been using the desktop version?
Will it automatically transfer over the 2019 return I have been working on (this is now complete except for the cryptocurrency)?
Here's an overview of the process DenM is proposing:
You may lose the data you've already entered in the return you created in desktop with this approach.
DernM's other solution is much better--report just the totals in each category, as you would with stocks. You can report just the summaries of each category (short-term, long-term, etc.) and then mail in the statement to the IRS after filing. Please follow these steps:
do you have someone do this foe me and how is my return priced
my 2019 is being resubmitted this week. i need to speak to someone
If you want to contact us directly about your 2019 return submission start by selecting Click or tap here to go to our Contact us page.
You can schedule a phone meeting for Live Support for 2020 by following these instructions:
Do we still have to use this workaround for 2020 or does TurboTax Desktop Premier support the Zen Ledger Import function?
You will need to check the Zenledger website for TurboTax import instructions. Many of the cryptocurrency exchanges are not allowing a direct link for import into TurboTax.
I am not asking about import my exchange data into Zen Ledger. I have already done that. I have the output files from Zen Ledger. How can I import the data, forms, and other Zen Ledger into TurboTax Premier Desktop?
Your answer just went around in circles. It is apparent that you do not have a solution for directly loading files from ZenLedger into TurboTax Premier, or any version other than TurboTax online. That is very disappointing after several years of having the IRS place an emphasis in cryptocurrency reporting.
i have not found anyone who got back to me that could download my coinbase account to have this info for my
tax return, julia roberts
@CH1449, please see the FAQ link provided below for assistance and let us know if this helps:
The "experts" from Intuit are of zero help. If you use the Zen Ledger services, they will compile all of your various exchange data (coinbase, gemini, kraken, wallets...) and generate a universal file (.csv). Further, they will automatically generate a Turbo Tax accounting software native file that you can import. In TurboTax Premier or higher, go to "File", "Import", "From Accounting Software", "Browse Files...", locate your Zen Ledger data folder, select the "aggregated.txf" that was generated by Zen Ledger. It should import just fine. You will have the best luck if you do this earlier in starting your return.
Coinbase no longer supports a direct import of a CSV file into TurboTax from their site which has resulted in an error message for some users. Instead, Coinbase is relying on a 3rd party, CoinTracker, as an option to calculate your cryptocurrency gains and losses and to access your CSV file.
For more information, including a link to CoinTracker, please see this TurboTax Help Article: How do I get a CSV File from Coinbase?
How do I download my cryptocurrency tax file from Zenledger
UTILIZING PREMIER DESKTOP Turbotax 2020 ? ? ?
There is no download available for desktop. However,
In TurboTax Desktop, to enter cryptocurrency that must be reported as an investment:
Option 1: Step By Step
Option 2: From Forms Mode
For a large number of transactions, enter it in summary form on Form 8949, one total for short-term and one total for long-term. Mail in the pages along with Form 8453 with the Form 8949 box checked.
For short-term transactions, Box C checked on Form 8949 for not being reported to you on Form 1099-B
For long-term transactions, Box F will be checked on Form 8949 for not being reported to you on Form 1099-B
Form 8453 can be found in Open Forms and printed to include with the hard copy details of your transactions.
Per@KathrynG3
ZenLedger is a separate 3rd party software. Their help services can answer your question about downloading their reports on your cryptocurrency ownership and trades.
@gdradke is correct. As mentioned earlier in the thread, for the extension of the upload, for TurboTax Online, use .CSV, and for TurboTax CD/Download, use .TXF.
Before uploading, it is best to re-sort the columns to match TurboTax. From left to right, title your columns:
For more information, see: Uploading Cryptocurrency in TurboTax Using Aggregator Services.
I am ready to import my .txf file from Zenledger for my Cryptocurrency transactions. I have the desktop (CD) version of Turbo Tax with an upgrade to Premier via online. I don't see the "cryptocurrency" sections that Premier is supposed to have. It was my understanding that Premier provided this, which is why I upgraded. Where do I find the cryptocurrency section that I thought I was paying for with the upgrade? and how do I import this .txf file for form 8949?
In TurboTax Desktop, follow these steps to import a .txt file.