An exchange traded fund (EFT) is treated like any other sale of an investment. Any sale or exchange is treated as a taxable sale for income tax purposes. Here are the necessary details to report your sale(s).
- Cost basis
- Date of purchase
- Date of sale
- Sale proceeds.
A question will come up after your finish your income section of the return:
- Since your EFTs hold crypto, then you should select 'Yes' 'Did you have a financial stake in a digit asset?'
Report this sale of EFTs as an investment sale: Where do I enter Investment Sales?
- Open or continue your return.
- Navigate to the investment sales section:
- TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to investment sales. If using this application, make sure it is open
- TurboTax Desktop: Search for investment sales and then select the Jump to link.
- Or Personal Tab > Continue > I'll choose what I work on > Scroll to Investment Income > Select Stocks, Cryptocurrency, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other
- Answer Yes to the question Did you sell any of these investments in 2024? (or Okay! to Time to kickoff your investments!).
- If you land on the Investment sales summary or Your investments and savings screen, select Add More Sales or Add investments.