Convert Vanguard 1099-B to Excel / Google Sheets (CSV)
Upload your Vanguard 1099-B PDF and we'll convert it to a CSV file ready for Excel / Google Sheets. Wash sales and 100+ transactions handled automatically.
Why Vanguard 1099-Bs Don't Import Cleanly Into Excel / Google Sheets
Every broker formats their 1099-B differently. Here's what trips up Excel / Google Sheets users with Vanguard statements.
Vanguard 1099-Bs group mutual fund redemptions separately from brokerage equity sales, with different cost-basis methods (average cost vs FIFO).
Specific identification lots are referenced by tag rather than acquisition date, requiring lookup against your trade confirmations.
Wash sale data appears in a year-end summary, not on each transaction line.
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How to Import Your CSV Into Excel / Google Sheets
After downloading the file from our converter, follow these steps in Excel / Google Sheets.
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Open Excel or Google Sheets and create a new blank spreadsheet.
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Use File → Import (Sheets) or Data → From Text/CSV (Excel) and select the downloaded file.
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Confirm comma as the delimiter and 'Detect data type automatically' for proper formatting.
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Each row is a single transaction with all fields needed for Form 8949.
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Send to your CPA or use it as the source of truth for manual tax entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work for Vanguard?
Yes. Our AI extractor reads every text-based 1099-B PDF from Vanguard, including consolidated statements with multiple sections, and outputs a CSV file formatted for Excel / Google Sheets.
How is this different from Excel / Google Sheets's built-in Vanguard 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 Vanguard 1099-B. The output file preserves these adjustments so Excel / Google Sheets handles Form 8949 correctly.
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