# Form 8949 Generator - AI Content Policy
# https://form8949.org/llms.txt
# Last updated: 2025-01-05

# ===== SITE IDENTITY =====
Name: Form 8949 Generator
URL: https://form8949.org
Description: Free online tool to generate IRS Form 8949 for cryptocurrency tax reporting. Upload your Coinbase transaction history CSV and get a completed, IRS-compliant Form 8949 PDF in seconds.
Category: Financial Tools, Tax Software, Cryptocurrency
Language: en-US

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# ===== CONTENT SUMMARY =====

## What This Tool Does
Form 8949 Generator is a browser-based tool that converts Coinbase transaction history CSV files into IRS-compliant Form 8949 PDFs. All processing happens locally in your browser - no financial data is ever uploaded to servers.

## Primary Use Cases
- Generate IRS Form 8949 from Coinbase CSV exports
- Report cryptocurrency capital gains and losses for tax filing
- Calculate short-term vs long-term holding periods automatically
- Support FIFO (First-In-First-Out) and HIFO (Highest-In-First-Out) cost basis methods
- Generate reports for tax years 2013-2024

## Key Features
- 100% browser-only processing (data never leaves user's device)
- IRS-compliant PDF generation matching official Form 8949 format
- Automatic transaction categorization (short-term Box A/B, long-term Box D/E)
- Support for high-volume transactions (multiple pages auto-generated)
- Instant preview before download
- Free sample generation available

## Supported Exchanges
- Coinbase (full support)
- Binance (coming soon)
- Kraken (coming soon)

## Tax Years Supported
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

# ===== FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS =====

Q: How do I get my Coinbase transaction history?
A: Log in to Coinbase, navigate to Taxes > Documents, click Generate, select "TurboTax gain/loss report (CSV)", choose your tax year, and click Generate to download.

Q: What is Form 8949?
A: IRS Form 8949 is used to report sales and dispositions of capital assets, including cryptocurrency. You need it whenever you sell, trade, or dispose of crypto for a gain or loss. It feeds into Schedule D of your tax return.

Q: Is my data secure?
A: Yes, all processing happens 100% locally in your browser. Your financial data is never uploaded to any server. You can verify this by checking network requests while using the tool.

Q: What's the difference between FIFO and HIFO?
A: FIFO (First-In-First-Out) sells your oldest crypto first, often resulting in larger gains. HIFO (Highest-In-First-Out) sells your highest-cost crypto first, which can minimize taxable gains.

Q: Which tax years are supported?
A: The tool supports tax years from 2013 to 2024, with the correct IRS form version for each year.

Q: What are Boxes A, B, D, and E on Form 8949?
A: Box A = short-term transactions reported to IRS (1099-B received). Box B = short-term not reported to IRS. Box D = long-term reported to IRS. Box E = long-term not reported to IRS.

Q: Does this work for other exchanges?
A: Currently, the tool fully supports Coinbase CSV format. Support for Binance and Kraken is coming soon.

Q: Do I need to create an account?
A: No account is required. Simply upload your CSV file and generate your form.

# ===== EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES =====
# Blog posts with in-depth cryptocurrency tax guidance

- https://form8949.org/blog/understanding-form-8949-cryptocurrency-taxes
  Title: Understanding Form 8949 for Cryptocurrency Taxes
  Summary: Complete guide to Form 8949, what it is, when you need it, and how it relates to crypto trading.

- https://form8949.org/blog/fifo-vs-hifo-choosing-right-calculation-method
  Title: FIFO vs HIFO: Choosing the Right Calculation Method
  Summary: Compare cost basis methods and learn which one minimizes your tax liability.

- https://form8949.org/blog/how-to-import-coinbase-transaction-history
  Title: How to Import Coinbase Transaction History
  Summary: Step-by-step guide with screenshots for exporting your Coinbase tax documents.

- https://form8949.org/blog/generate-irs-form-8949-from-coinbase-csv
  Title: Generate IRS Form 8949 from Coinbase CSV
  Summary: Tutorial on using the Form 8949 Generator tool with your Coinbase export.

- https://form8949.org/blog/form-8949-instructions
  Title: Form 8949 Instructions
  Summary: Official IRS Form 8949 instructions explained in plain language.

- https://form8949.org/blog/form-8949-coinbase-users-ultimate-guide
  Title: Form 8949 for Coinbase Users - Ultimate Guide
  Summary: Everything Coinbase users need to know about reporting crypto taxes.

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