IRS Form 8949 Generator

Generate Your IRS Form 8949 PDF in Seconds

Upload your Coinbase transaction history. Download your completed IRS Form 8949.

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How It Works

Three simple steps to convert your Coinbase transactions into an IRS-compliant Form 8949

Upload your Coinbase CSV

Export your transaction history from Coinbase and upload it to our tool.

Review & fill in missing details

Check your transaction data and add any information that might be missing.

Generate & download Form 8949

Get your IRS-ready Form 8949 in PDF format for your tax filing.

Why Use This?

Save time and avoid errors with our automated IRS Form 8949 generator

No Manual Work — Instantly formats transactions for IRS compliance.
Works for Any Year — Generate Form 8949 for tax years 2013-2024.
1 or 1,000 Transactions — Handle any volume of crypto trades.
Done in Seconds — Upload, review, download. That's it.
Secure & Private — All processing happens locally in your browser.
IRS-Compliant PDF — Matches exact IRS specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our Form 8949 generator

How do I get my Coinbase transaction history?

Log in to your Coinbase account and navigate to Taxes → Documents, then click "Generate", select "TurboTax gain/loss report (CSV)", select the year, and click "Generate".

What if my CSV is missing data?

Our tool will identify missing data fields and guide you through completing them. The system helps you fill in required details like cost basis before generating the final Form 8949.

Does this work for other exchanges?

Currently, the tool supports Coinbase CSV format specifically. Support for additional exchanges like Binance and Kraken is on our roadmap and coming soon.

How do I know this is accurate?

Our calculations follow IRS short-term & long-term capital gains rules exactly. The tool processes your data according to official IRS guidelines for Form 8949, ensuring compliant tax reporting.

Is my data secure?

Absolutely. Your data never leaves your browser — all processing happens locally on your device. We don't store any of your financial information on our servers, ensuring maximum privacy and security.

What is Form 8949 and when do I need it?

Form 8949 is an IRS form used to report sales and dispositions of capital assets, including cryptocurrency. You need to file it whenever you sell, trade, or dispose of crypto for a gain or loss. The totals from Form 8949 are then transferred to Schedule D of your tax return.

Which tax years does this tool support?

Our tool supports tax years from 2013 to the current tax year (2024). You can generate Form 8949 for any of these years by selecting the appropriate tax year during the form generation process.

What cost basis methods are available?

We support FIFO (First In, First Out) and HIFO (Highest In, First Out) calculation methods for determining your cost basis. HIFO typically minimizes your tax liability.