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Cost* Including Gain Commission Amt. Received After Commission Box #2 Gain (Loss) (more than 1 Year) 5 01.22.15 Judah Callus / Mary Ann Nichols (Loss) (less than 1 year) Sale * If you sold mutual

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1. Start by gathering all relevant investment and financial records. This may include brokerage statements, mutual fund statements, or any other documentation that provides details on your investment transactions.
2. Identify the securities or assets that you have sold during the tax year. This could include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, or any other capital assets that you have sold for a gain or loss.
3. Determine the purchase date and the sale date for each asset that you have sold. This information will be used to calculate the holding period, which can help determine whether the gain or loss is classified as short-term or long-term.
4. Calculate the cost basis for each asset sold. The cost basis is generally the original purchase price, including any commissions or fees paid. However, it may also include other adjustments, such as reinvested dividends or capital distributions.
5. Calculate the proceeds from the sale of each asset. This is the amount you received from selling the asset, minus any commissions or fees paid.
6. Calculate the realized capital gains or losses for each asset. This is done by subtracting the cost basis from the proceeds for each sale. If the result is positive, it represents a capital gain, and if it is negative, it represents a capital loss.
7. Summarize all realized capital gains and losses for the tax year. Calculate the total capital gains and losses by adding up the gains and losses for each asset sold.

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1. Investors: Individuals who have invested in securities or other capital assets and have sold them during the tax year may need to report and fill out realized capital gains/losses. This applies to both short-term and long-term capital gains/losses.
2. Traders: Active traders who buy and sell securities frequently may need to report and fill out realized capital gains/losses as part of their overall trading activity. They may need to use specific tax reporting forms, such as Form 8949 and Schedule D, to report these gains/losses accurately.
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