How do I add the sale of stock?

The sale of stock is entered in the investment section of TurboTax.  You'll need to enter the date purchased (acquired), the date sold, and your basis in the stock to calculate your gain or loss on the sale. 

Form 1099-B is included in TurboTax Premier, TurboTax Live Premier, TurboTax Self-Employed, and TurboTax Live Self-Employed (online), and in all personal CD/Download versions of TurboTax.

Here's where you enter or import your 1099-B in TurboTax:

1. Open (continue) your return, if you haven't already
2. Locate the search bar. Search for 1099-B, then select the Jump to link in the search results
3. Select Okay! on the screen Time to kick off your investments! OR Yes on the screen Did you sell any of these investments? then Continue
   • If you see Your investments and savings or Your investment sales summary, select Add investments or Add more sales
4. When you reach Let's import your tax info, choose how you want to enter your 1099-B:
   • To import your form, select your brokerage or financial institution from the list. Enter your sign-in credentials for your account, then select Get my form
   • If you want to enter your 1099-B manually, select Enter a different way, then select your investment type on the next screen
5. On the following screens, answer the questions about your 1099-B
6. When you reach the Review your sales screen, the form you just entered should be listed
   • If you need to add another 1099-B, select Add another sale. Otherwise, Continue