Convert Merrill 1099-B to TaxAct (CSV)
Upload your Merrill Lynch 1099-B PDF and we'll convert it to a CSV file ready for TaxAct. Wash sales and 100+ transactions handled automatically.
Why Merrill 1099-Bs Don't Import Cleanly Into TaxAct
Every broker formats their 1099-B differently. Here's what trips up TaxAct users with Merrill Lynch statements.
Merrill Edge and Merrill Lynch use slightly different 1099-B layouts depending on the underlying account type.
Bond and treasury accrued interest adjustments are interleaved with equity sales in the same table.
Section 1256 contracts (futures/index options) get their own page that imports rarely catch.
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How to Import Your CSV Into TaxAct
After downloading the file from our converter, follow these steps in TaxAct.
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Sign in to TaxAct and open your federal return.
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Navigate to Federal → Income → Investment Income → Stocks, Mutual Funds, Bonds, and Other.
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Choose 'Import from CSV' (or paste the CSV contents into the bulk-entry screen).
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Map our columns: Description, Date Acquired, Date Sold, Proceeds, Cost Basis, Wash Sale Adjustment.
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TaxAct will populate Form 8949 with each transaction and roll the totals into Schedule D.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work for Merrill Lynch?
Yes. Our AI extractor reads every text-based 1099-B PDF from Merrill Lynch, including consolidated statements with multiple sections, and outputs a CSV file formatted for TaxAct.
How is this different from TaxAct's built-in Merrill import?
Direct broker imports often fail with 100+ transactions, miss wash sale adjustments, or refuse to load consolidated statements. We bypass that by reading the PDF directly and producing a clean CSV file.
Is my data secure?
Your PDF is processed in memory and immediately deleted. The extracted text is sent to our AI service over an encrypted connection. No files or financial data are stored after your session ends.
What does it cost?
Free for your first 3 conversions per month. CSV downloads (which Excel and Google Sheets read natively) are always free.
What about wash sales and adjusted cost basis?
We extract wash sale loss disallowed amounts and adjusted cost basis exactly as reported on your Merrill Lynch 1099-B. The output file preserves these adjustments so TaxAct handles Form 8949 correctly.
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