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Level 3
February 23, 2021
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Why does Form 8453 disappear when you use a single code M but when you add a second code W Form 8453 re-appears although totally blank

  • February 23, 2021
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There seems to be a difference this year when inputting multiple Capital gains worksheet codes including M for attached PDF files. When you add a second code W say for wash sales Form 8453 pops up again in the Forms in Use column although it is totally blank. In prior years Form 8453 would disappear altogether once you indicated you were attaching a PDF.   If you only have a single code M Form 8453 will disappear from the forms in use column.

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
February 23, 2021

M = attaching a PDF

If you want to mail in the 1099B, check the box at the top of the worksheet

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NYTAxGuyAuthor
Level 3
February 23, 2021

I'm not mailing. I am attaching a PDF file and have checked no in that box. It is when I add a second code W for wash sales that the Form 8453 pops up again although blank with no boxes checked on that form.

NYTAxGuyAuthor
Level 3
February 23, 2021

Okay, just a shot in the dark.  Like Lisa, I'd ignore it.


 The Form 8453 does print out with the return and it looks like the blank form wants to go with the e-filed return. Technical Support was of no use at all when I called this morning.

Level 3
April 6, 2023

Does this mean that a blank Form 8453 has to be completed manually?