John McGuire is a lawyer from the required law firm. Today, I would like to discuss the Schedule D, which is attached to your individual income tax return, Form 1040. This schedule covers capital gains and losses. On the Schedule D, you will report any 1099-B forms. These forms represent distributions you received, such as from a broker after selling stocks or portions of mutual funds. You need to include the information about what you sold, the amount you sold, the acquisition date of the asset, and the sale date. These details determine whether you have a short-term or long-term capital gain. Additionally, you should state the basis and adjusted basis of the asset, as well as what you sold it for, which will determine your capital gain or loss. By providing all this information, you can determine the nature of your transaction, whether it is a capital gain or loss, and whether it is short or long-term. If you have any questions, we offer free consultations for potential clients. We are more than happy to discuss tax matters or answer any inquiries you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact our law firm at any time. Thank you very much.
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