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April 8, 2025
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I invested in a privately held start up in 1994. I sold those shares in 2024. Where do I enter it in turbo tax?

  • April 8, 2025
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    April 8, 2025

    You report that sale in the same section where you would report the sale of General Motors, or any other stock.  While working in your return:

     

    • In the income section, Select Investments and Savings....
    • On the page "Did you have investment income in 2024?"  Answer Yes
    • On the page "Let's Import your tax info" click on "Enter a different way"
    • Select "Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds" on the OK let's start with one investment type
    • When asked "Which bank or brokerage is on our 1099-B?" Give a description of the investment for the bank or brokerage, leave the other fields blank. Click Continue
    • Answer the next three questions
    • Answer Yes to "Did you buy every investment listed...."
    • Select "One by One"
    • Continue past the "1099-B"
    • On the page "Now, enter one sale..." for Sales section, select either "Short-term did not receive 1099-B form" or "Long-term did not receive 1099-B form"
    • For type of investment select Stock & give a brief description
    • Enter the date acquired and the date sold
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