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where do I enter forex gain loss

 
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MinhT1
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where do I enter forex gain loss

I assume that you mean forex gain/loss from forex trades.

 

Retail Forex traders fall under Section 988, which covers short-term foreign exchange contracts like spot Forex trades. Section 988 taxes Forex gains and losses like ordinary income.

 

You do not report your Forex loss on form 8949 which is for Capital gains and losses.

 

Forex gains and losses are reported on your tax return as Other Income. A loss is reported as a negative number.

 

To report your Forex loss, please follow these steps:

  1. Click on Federal, then on Wages and Income
  2. Navigate to the list of income categories
  3. Locate the Less Common Income section and click on it
  4. Click Start next to Miscellaneous Income at the bottom
  5. On the next page, click Start next to Other Reportable Income.
  6. Describe your loss as Section 988 Forex loss and enter a negative number for your loss.
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