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How do I separate long term and short term transactions on Schedule D in a 1040 return using SureFire

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📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Enter short term and long term transactions

Use this when you need to separate short term and long term transactions on Schedule D.

Enter short term and long term transactions directly on Form 8949.

Step 2: Add short term transactions to Form 8949

Use this when you need to route short term transactions to the correct 8949 page.

Go to Sch D Pg 1.

Right-click Line 1b, 2, or 3 for short term transactions.

Select NEW 8949 Pg 1A - Sales and dispositions of Assets Pg 1A and click OK.

Step 3: Add long term transactions to Form 8949

Use this when you need to route long term transactions to the correct 8949 page.

Right-click Line 8b, 9, or 10 for long term transactions.

Select NEW 8949 Pg 2D - Sales and Dispositions of Assets Pg 2D and click OK.

Step 4: Confirm the flow back to Schedule D

Use this to verify everything is connected correctly.

The transactions will flow back to the Schedule D.

📋 Alternative Method: Use the Capital Gain or Loss Transactions worksheet

Step 1: Open the worksheet from Schedule D

Use this when you want to enter transactions using the worksheet.

The Capital Gain or Loss Transactions worksheet can also be used to enter transactions.

Go to the Sch D Pg 1.

Step 2: Link to the correct short-term or long-term totals

Use this to choose whether you are entering short term or long term totals.

Go to the Short-term totals line (under Line 3) or Long-term totals (under Line 10).

Right-click the field and select Link.

Select the NEW Cap GN Wkt - Capital Gain/Loss Transaction Worksheet and click OK.

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