How do I complete schedule D (Form 1040)?

These instructions explain how to complete Schedule D (Form 1040). Complete Form 8949 before you complete line 1b, 2, 3, 8b, 9, or 10 of Schedule D. Use Schedule D: To report a capital loss carryover from 2022 to 2023. Additional information. See Pub. 544 and Pub. 550 for more details.

Do I need to file a 1040 with a Schedule D?

Taxpayers must file Schedule D along with IRS Form 1040 when they have capital gains or losses to report that are from investments or are the result of a business venture or partnership. Both short-term and long-term gains and losses are included.

Who can file a tax return on schedule D?

Those with gains or losses not reported on another form can report them on Schedule D, as can filers with nonbusiness bad debts. Those with like-kind exchanges and installment sales may need to answer questions about their transactions on Schedule D.