Skip to main content
June 5, 2019
Solved

Why am I being asked to mail in form 8453 (attaching form 8949)? I have never had to mail anything in the past.

  • June 5, 2019
  • 1 reply
  • 0 views
No text available
Best answer by Opus 17

Sometimes, a form is too complicated or has too many entries for e-filing.  Sometimes that means you can't e-file at all and must print your return and mail it in.  In your case, you can e-file your return, but you also need to mail a printed copy of form 8949.  Form 8453 is a cover sheet that helps make sure the 8949 goes to the right place.

1 reply

Opus 17Answer
Employee
June 5, 2019

Sometimes, a form is too complicated or has too many entries for e-filing.  Sometimes that means you can't e-file at all and must print your return and mail it in.  In your case, you can e-file your return, but you also need to mail a printed copy of form 8949.  Form 8453 is a cover sheet that helps make sure the 8949 goes to the right place.