Form 8949 Example for Crypto: A Filled-Out Sample (2026)
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Form 8949 lists each crypto sale: description, dates, proceeds, basis, and gain or loss.
EXAMPLE table below shows Box G, Box K, and Box L rows — figures are fictional.
Totals flow to Schedule D with Form 1040. Last reviewed: November 9, 2026.
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What does a completed crypto Form 8949 look like?
Here's a filled-out Form 8949 for a typical 2026 crypto investor with three sales: a short-term gain with basis on Form 1099-DA (Box G), a long-term sale with no basis reported (Box K), and a self-custody sale with no 1099-DA (Box L). Each row shows proceeds, basis and gain, and totals flow to Schedule D.
Last reviewed: November 9, 2026 (tax year 2026 / returns filed in 2027). Figures below are labeled EXAMPLE — they are fictional for illustration only.
Related: How to fill out Form 8949 for crypto.
Example table: three crypto sales on Form 8949
These EXAMPLE figures follow IRS Form 8949 columns (a)-(h). Box letters G/H/I (short-term) and J/K/L (long-term) depend on whether a Form 1099-DA reported basis. Verify against the current IRS Instructions for Form 8949 before filing.
EXAMPLE row | Description (a) | Date acquired (b) | Date sold (c) | Proceeds (d) | Cost basis (e) | Gain/loss (h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 (Box G short-term) | 0.25 BTC | 03/15/2026 | 08/20/2026 | $15,000 (EXAMPLE) | $12,000 (EXAMPLE) | $3,000 (EXAMPLE) |
2 (Box K long-term) | 2 ETH | 01/10/2024 | 06/01/2026 | $6,400 (EXAMPLE) | $4,000 (EXAMPLE) | $2,400 (EXAMPLE) |
3 (Box L self-custody) | 100 SOL | 11/02/2025 | 09/12/2026 | $14,500 (EXAMPLE) | $9,800 (EXAMPLE) | $4,700 (EXAMPLE) |
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How do these totals go on Schedule D?
Add the Part I (short-term) and Part II (long-term) totals from Form 8949 to Schedule D, then file Schedule D with Form 1040 by April 15, 2027 for tax year 2026 returns.
Frequently asked questions
Are the dollar amounts on this page real?
No. Every dollar figure in the example table is labeled EXAMPLE and is fictional. Use your own proceeds and cost basis from Form 1099-DA and your records.
Which Form 8949 box do I check for crypto?
For tax year 2026, short-term sales generally use boxes G, H, or I and long-term sales use J, K, or L, based on whether basis was reported on Form 1099-DA. Confirm the letters on the form you file.
Can TokenTax fill out Form 8949 for me?
Yes. TokenTax calculates gains and losses across exchanges and wallets and produces a Form 8949 you can file or import. See TokenTax plans or TokenTax VIP for CPA-led filing.
Form 8949 example crypto FAQs
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