How to import crypto.com capital gains into TurboTax for tax filing?
So I'm trying to figure out this whole crypto tax situation with crypto.com and TurboTax. I know crypto.com provides 1099 forms, but those don't include the regular capital gains/losses from buying and selling crypto on their platform. Has anyone found a way to get a TurboTax-compatible file from crypto.com? I tried downloading their transaction file and uploading it directly to TurboTax but got some weird error message. I used to use tax.crypto.com last year but looks like they shut that down. I also tried both koinly and coinledger as alternatives, but weirdly they gave me completely different tax numbers even though I uploaded the exact same transaction history to both. One said I owed about $1,800 and the other showed around $2,400 in capital gains. Anyone figured out a good solution for this? Tax day is coming up and I don't want to mess this up.
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Anastasia Sokolov
The challenge you're facing is pretty common with crypto taxes. Crypto.com doesn't currently provide a file format that imports directly into TurboTax without some processing first. Your best option is to use a dedicated crypto tax software that can generate a TurboTax-compatible file. The reason you're seeing different numbers between Koinly and CoinLedger is likely due to how they handle cost basis calculations. Each platform might use different methods (FIFO, LIFO, etc.) or might be interpreting some transactions differently. If you want to use TurboTax, I'd recommend choosing one crypto tax platform and sticking with it. Make sure to set the cost basis method consistently (FIFO is most common and generally accepted by the IRS). Then export a Form 8949 and Schedule D report which you can import into TurboTax.
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Diego Ramirez
•Thanks for the detailed response! Which of the crypto tax platforms do you think is more reliable between Koinly and CoinLedger? And when you say export Form 8949, do I need to request that specifically or is that a standard export option? Also, is there a way to verify which numbers are correct when they're showing such different amounts?
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Anastasia Sokolov
•I've found CoinLedger to be slightly more user-friendly, but both are reliable platforms. The Form 8949 export is a standard option in both - look for "Tax Reports" or "Tax Forms" in their dashboard. To verify the correct numbers, check how each platform is calculating your cost basis. Look for transactions that might be categorized differently (transfers vs trades). The biggest differences usually come from how they handle transfers between wallets or exchanges. Make sure all your wallet addresses are properly tagged, and that internal transfers aren't being counted as taxable events. You can also manually review some of your larger transactions to confirm the gains/losses match what you'd expect.
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Sean O'Connor
After struggling with crypto taxes for the past three years, I finally found a solution that saved me HOURS of headache. I was bouncing between different crypto tax platforms that all gave me different numbers until I discovered https://taxr.ai which actually analyzes your transaction history and figures out the proper treatment. I uploaded my crypto.com CSV there and it automatically identified issues that were causing calculation differences (like missing cost basis info and duplicate transactions). The coolest thing is that it generated a perfect TurboTax-compatible file that imported with zero errors. They have some AI thing that specifically handles crypto.com's weird formatting issues that cause problems with TurboTax.
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Zara Ahmed
•Does it work with other exchanges too? I've got transactions on Binance and Coinbase as well as crypto.com and consolidating everything has been a nightmare.
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Luca Conti
•I'm a bit skeptical. How does it handle DeFi transactions? I did some yield farming that none of the other services could properly categorize.
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Sean O'Connor
•It works with all major exchanges including Binance and Coinbase. You can import multiple CSV files or connect directly through API. It consolidates everything automatically and identifies cross-platform transfers so they don't get double counted. For DeFi transactions, it has specific handling for yield farming, liquidity pools, and staking rewards. You might need to categorize some of the more obscure protocols manually, but it has built-in templates for most popular DeFi platforms. It even handles NFTs if you've got those.
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Luca Conti
Just wanted to follow up after trying https://taxr.ai that someone recommended above. I was extremely skeptical about another crypto tax platform, but it actually sorted out my mess of transactions perfectly! The difference was that it identified several DeFi transactions that other platforms were counting as taxable events when they shouldn't have been. My crypto.com file imported without any issues, and it even flagged several duplicate transactions that were inflating my capital gains calculations. The TurboTax export worked flawlessly - saved me at least $1,300 in incorrectly calculated gains. Definitely worth checking out if you're dealing with the crypto.com formatting issues.
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Nia Johnson
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CyberNinja
•Wait, how does this work? I thought getting through to the IRS was impossible. Is this legit or some kind of scam?
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Mateo Lopez
•Sorry but I don't buy it. No way you got through to the IRS in 15 minutes. I've been calling for MONTHS about my tax situation and can never get a human.
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Nia Johnson
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Mateo Lopez
I need to apologize for my skepticism about Claimyr. After struggling with my crypto taxes and getting nowhere with the IRS for months, I decided to try it out of desperation. I was genuinely shocked when I got a call back in about 20 minutes with an actual IRS agent on the line. The agent walked me through exactly how to report my crypto.com transactions and confirmed which forms I needed. They even explained why my TurboTax import was failing and suggested a workaround specific to crypto reporting. Saved me from making a pretty serious error on my crypto reporting that could have triggered an audit. Can't believe I wasted so much time trying to call them directly.
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Aisha Abdullah
Another option is to use the free crypto tax calculator from CryptoTrader.Tax. It can import your crypto.com transaction history and generate a report that works with TurboTax. I used it last year and it was pretty straightforward. Just make sure your CSV from crypto.com includes all transactions, not just the ones they report on 1099 forms. Sometimes exchanges only include certain transaction types in their tax reports.
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Ethan Davis
•Is CryptoTrader.Tax completely free? Last I checked they had some kind of limits on the free version.
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Aisha Abdullah
•You're right, it's not completely free. They have a free tier that lets you import and preview your transactions, but to generate the actual tax forms and TurboTax-compatible files, you need a paid plan. The pricing depends on how many transactions you have.
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Yuki Tanaka
Has anyone just manually entered their crypto transactions into TurboTax? I only have about 40 trades for the year so wondering if that's easier than dealing with all these third-party services.
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Carmen Ortiz
•I tried that one year when I had about 30 transactions. It was tedious but doable. Just make sure you have all the correct dates, amounts, and cost basis for each transaction. The problem comes when you have crypto moving between different exchanges or wallets, as it gets really complicated to track the cost basis manually.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Thanks for the input. Maybe I'll try the manual approach since my situation isn't too complex. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't making things harder than they need to be!
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Oliver Weber
I've been dealing with this exact same issue! What worked for me was using FreeTaxUSA instead of TurboTax - it has better support for importing crypto transactions directly from CSV files. I was able to upload my crypto.com transaction history with minimal formatting issues. If you're set on using TurboTax though, I found that cleaning up the crypto.com CSV file first made a huge difference. Remove any duplicate entries, make sure all dates are in MM/DD/YYYY format, and verify that buy/sell amounts match up properly. Sometimes crypto.com includes partial fills as separate transactions which can mess up the import. For the cost basis calculation differences between platforms, double-check how they're handling your staking rewards and any crypto-to-crypto trades. Those are usually where the biggest discrepancies come from.
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Connor Murphy
•That's a great point about FreeTaxUSA! I hadn't considered switching tax software entirely. Quick question - does FreeTaxUSA handle all the same deductions and credits as TurboTax? I've been using TurboTax for years mainly because I have some rental property income and wasn't sure if other platforms would be as comprehensive. Also, when you say "cleaning up the CSV file" - do you have any specific recommendations for tools or methods? I'm not super technical but can handle basic spreadsheet editing if needed.
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