Because if i bought an asset at x price and sold it as a cheaper price how would i state i made money shorting it? Hope this makes sense.
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Does the exchange you use provide a form? The IRS doesn't care if you were long or short -- all they care is the capital gain (or loss). Pretty sure this would fall under Schedule D.