How do I enter my crypto in TurboTax?

by TurboTax •   925
Updated April 1, 2026 2:36 PM

There are three ways to enter your crypto in TurboTax:

  • Import your info directly from your crypto source (this is what we recommend, though it's not available for TurboTax Desktop)

  • Upload a PDF or TXF file

  • Enter your transactions manually

How do I import my crypto in TurboTax Online?

  • Go to cryptocurrency, under Income in the Federal section, select Investments and Savings, then select Start next to Stocks, Cryptocurrency, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other (1099-B, 1099-DA).

  • On the Did you have investment income in 2025? screen, select Yes.

    • Select +Add investments if you've already added some investment income info.

  • On the Let’s import your tax info screen, search for and select your crypto exchange.

  • Follow the onscreen instructions closely. You'll have to sign in to your exchange account to import your transactions.

    • Note: Imports can take up to 3 minutes to complete.

  • We'll ask you a few more questions before taking you to the investment overview screen. Select Review to go over the imported info and verify that it's accurate.

How do I upload a gain/loss PDF in TurboTax Online?

  • Go to the investment income screen under Income in the Federal section.

  • On the Did you have investment income in 2025? screen, select Yes.

    • Select + Add investments if you've already added some investment info.

  • On the Let's import your tax info screen, select Enter a different way.

  • On the How do you want to add your docs? screen, select Upload to upload a PDF file into TurboTax Online. You can also upload a JPG, JPEG, or PNG file.

How do I upload a TXF file in TurboTax Desktop?

To upload a TXF file with your crypto transactions, follow the instructions below: 

  • Go to Federal Taxes.

  • Go to Wages & Income.

  • If asked How do you want to enter...?, select I'll choose what I work on.

  • Under Investment Income, select Start or Update next to Stocks, Cryptocurrency, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other.

  • On the Did you have investment income in 2025 screen? screen, select Yes.

    • Select + Add investments if you've already added some investment info.

  • On the Let Us Enter Your Bank and Brokerage Tax Documents screen, select Import now to upload a TXF file into TurboTax Desktop. 

    • You can use Easytxf to convert a CSV file into a TXF file for upload into TurboTax Desktop.

How do I enter crypto manually in TurboTax Online?

  • Go to cryptocurrency, under Income in the Federal section, select Investments and Savings, then select Start next to Stocks, Cryptocurrency, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other (1099-B, 1099-DA).

  • On the Did you have investment income in 2025? screen, select Yes.

    • Select +Add investments if you've already added some investment income info.

  • On the Let’s import your tax info screen, select Enter a different way.

  • On the OK, let's start with one investment type screen, select Cryptocurrency and Continue.

  • Select Type it in myself on the Select your crypto experience screen.

  • Answer the questions and continue through the screens. We’ll walk you through entering your sales.

How do I enter crypto manually in TurboTax Desktop?

  • Open or continue your return.

  • Go to Federal Taxes, then Wages & Income.

  • On the Your 2025 Income Summary screen, under Investment Income, select Start or Update next to Stocks, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other.

  • On the Did you sell any investments in 2025? screen, select Yes.

    • Select + Add investments if you've already added some investment info.

  • On the Let Us Enter Your Bank and Brokerage Tax Documents screen, select Skip Import to manually enter your transactions.

  • Answer the questions and continue through the screens.

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