Need help with multiple 1099 forms from investment account - how to file correctly?

So I just got this massive PDF from my MooMoo investment account containing all these different 1099 forms - there's a 1099-DIV, 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-B, and even Form 8949 stuff all combined into one document. When I was trying to input this on H&R Block's website, I marked it as a "1099 Consolidated" since it has everything bundled together. I'm not sure if that's the right way to handle this on their system? Should I be entering each 1099 form separately instead? The whole thing is confusing me. Also, on the 1099-MISC portion, the "other income" line shows an amount under $600. Do I even need to report that on my taxes? I've heard there's some threshold where you don't have to report small amounts, but I'm not clear if that applies to me or if that's just for the issuer not having to send the form. Any advice would be super appreciated! This is my first year with this many investment forms and I don't want to mess anything up.

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Ezra Beard

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You're on the right track! When you receive what's called a consolidated 1099 from a brokerage like MooMoo, it typically contains multiple tax forms in one package (1099-DIV, 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-B, etc). H&R Block's "1099 Consolidated" option is designed exactly for this situation, so you made the correct choice. For your question about the 1099-MISC with "other income" under $600 - you still need to report this income regardless of the amount. The $600 threshold is only for the issuer (MooMoo in this case) in terms of whether they're required to send you the form. But if you received the form and there's income listed, the IRS expects you to report it since they've already received a copy. Make sure you go through each section of the consolidated entry process in H&R Block to ensure all your different types of income (interest, dividends, capital gains/losses) get reported correctly. The software should guide you through entering information from each form section.

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Ezra Beard

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Entering them separately isn't necessarily wrong, but using the consolidated option is typically more efficient and reduces the chance of errors. The tax calculation should be the same either way as long as you enter all information correctly. The key advantage of using the consolidated option is that the software often better handles the relationships between forms - especially between the 1099-B and Form 8949 (for reporting capital gains and losses). This can be particularly helpful if you have wash sales or other complex transactions that span across multiple sections of your forms.

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Reginald Blackwell

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Melissa Lin

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Hey there! Former tax preparer here. With H&R Block specifically, when you select "Consolidated 1099," the software should walk you through entering each component (1099-DIV, 1099-INT, etc.) one at a time. That's definitely the right approach versus trying to enter them as separate forms. One thing to watch out for: make sure you're careful with the 1099-B/Form 8949 section. That's where most people make mistakes. Double-check that your total proceeds and cost basis match what's on your form. Also pay attention to any wash sales or other adjustments that might be noted. For the 1099-MISC with "other income" under $600 - yes, you absolutely need to report it regardless of the amount. The $600 threshold is only relevant to whether MooMoo was required to send you the form, not whether you're required to report it.

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Melissa Lin

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H&R Block will handle the Form 8949 reporting when you go through the consolidated 1099 entry, but you need to make sure you enter all the information correctly. When you reach the capital gains section, it will ask you about wash sales. For wash sales specifically, there should be a column or checkbox during the entry process where you can indicate these transactions. The form from MooMoo will have a code "W" next to any wash sale transactions, and you'll need to make sure this is properly marked in H&R Block. The software will then calculate the appropriate adjustments and generate the correct Form 8949. Always double-check the final numbers against your original form to make sure everything transferred correctly.

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