Robinhood sends tax documents by January 31 each year, but the exact timing depends on the document type and your account activity

Robinhood issues three main tax documents: Form 1099-B (brokerage transactions), Form 1099-INT (interest income), and Form 1099-DIV (dividend income). The important date for all three is January 31 of the year following the tax year. So for trades you made in 2024, Robinhood must send the documents by January 31, 2025. The documents arrive as PDFs in your Robinhood account under the Documents section, and Robinhood also mails paper copies to your address on file.

The timing within that January 31 window varies. Some accounts receive documents in early January; others receive them closer to the important date. If you have multiple account types with Robinhood (such as a regular brokerage account and an IRA), each account generates separate documents on its own schedule. Accounts with no taxable activity in a year may not receive certain forms — for example, if you held only stocks and received no dividends, you would not receive a 1099-DIV.

Key Takeaways

  • Robinhood sends all tax documents by January 31 of the following year, though the exact date within January varies by account.
  • Documents arrive as PDFs in your account under Documents and are also mailed to your address on file.
  • You receive Form 1099-B for stock and options trades, Form 1099-INT for interest, and Form 1099-DIV for dividends.
  • If your account had no activity in a category (such as no dividends), you will not receive the form for that category.

Where to find your tax documents in Robinhood

Log into your Robinhood account and navigate to the Account menu. Select Documents, then Tax Documents. You will see a list of forms available for read, organized by year and document type. Each form is a PDF you can read, print, or save to your computer. The documents are typically available in the same section where you would find account statements.

If you do not see a document you expected, check that you are looking at the correct tax year. The Documents section defaults to the most recent year, but you can change the year using the dropdown menu. If a form still does not appear by February 1, contact Robinhood support — the delay may indicate an issue with your account address or tax identification number.

What Form 1099-B covers and when it arrives

Form 1099-B reports all your stock, ETF, and options transactions for the year. It includes the date you bought and sold each security, the quantity, the proceeds, and the cost basis. This form is the most detailed and often the largest, especially for active traders. Robinhood generates 1099-B data throughout January and typically releases the form in the second or third week of January, though some accounts may receive it earlier or later.

The 1099-B shows your transactions in the order Robinhood processed them, not the order you made them. If you sold securities at a loss, the form will show that loss. Your tax software or accountant uses this form to calculate your capital gains and losses for the year. If you made trades in multiple currencies or used margin, those details appear on the 1099-B as well.

Form 1099-INT and Form 1099-DIV release dates

Form 1099-INT reports interest income from cash balances in your account. If you held cash in a Robinhood Money Market Fund or earned interest on uninvested cash, that interest appears here. This form is usually one of the first to arrive, often in early January, because the interest amounts are finalized earlier than trading data.

Form 1099-DIV reports dividends paid on stocks you held during the year. It includes may have access to dividends, non-may have access to dividends, and capital gain distributions. This form typically arrives in mid-January, after Robinhood has received final dividend data from all the companies whose stock you owned. If you received no dividends, you will not receive a 1099-DIV.

How to handle delays or missing documents

If you do not see your documents by February 1, first verify that your tax identification number and mailing address are correct in your account settings. Incorrect information is the most common reason for delays. Go to Account Settings, then Personal Information, and confirm your Social Security number or EIN and address match what you provided when you opened the account.

If your information is correct and documents still have not arrived by mid-February, contact Robinhood support through the Help section of the app or website. Have your account number and the specific form you are missing ready. Robinhood can resend documents electronically or investigate whether there was an issue with the mailing. If you need the documents urgently for your tax return, you can request an electronic copy when ready rather than waiting for the mail.

Using your Robinhood tax documents to file your return

Your tax software (such as TurboTax, H&R Block, or TaxAct) can import your 1099 forms directly from Robinhood if you connect your account, or you can enter the information manually. The software will use the cost basis and proceeds from your 1099-B to calculate your capital gains and losses. Make sure the cost basis method shown on your 1099-B matches the method you actually used — Robinhood defaults to average cost, but you can change this in your account settings before the end of the year.

If you made trades in a tax-advantaged account such as an IRA, those trades do not generate a 1099-B. IRAs are tax-deferred, so Robinhood does not report the transactions to the IRS. You only receive tax documents for regular brokerage accounts and taxable investment accounts. Keep your 1099 forms and any supporting records (such as trade confirmations) for at least three years in case the IRS requests them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I file my taxes before I receive my Robinhood documents?

You can file before January 31, but you will need to estimate your capital gains and losses from your own records. The IRS allows you to file without the 1099-B if you have the information from your broker. However, Robinhood will still send the official form to the IRS, and if your return does not match, the IRS may contact you. It is safer to wait for the documents or request them early from Robinhood support.

What if I sold a security at a loss — does that show on the 1099-B?

Yes. The 1099-B shows all transactions, including losses. Your tax software will calculate your net capital gain or loss by combining all the transactions on the form. If you have losses that exceed your gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 of net losses against other income in that year, with any remaining losses carried forward to future years.

Do I need a separate tax document for each Robinhood account?

Yes. If you have multiple accounts with Robinhood (such as a brokerage account and a Roth IRA), each account generates its own set of documents. You will receive separate 1099 forms for the brokerage account. The IRA does not generate 1099 forms because it is tax-deferred. Combine the information from all your brokerage accounts when you file your return.

What happens if my address on file is wrong?

Robinhood will mail the paper copy to the address in your account. If that address is incorrect, you may not receive the documents by mail, but you can always read the PDF from your account. Update your address in Account Settings as soon as possible so future documents are mailed correctly. If you have already missed the mailed copy, contact Robinhood support to request a replacement.

Are cryptocurrency transactions on Robinhood reported on a 1099?

Yes, if you bought or sold cryptocurrency through Robinhood, those transactions are reported on Form 1099-B along with your stock trades. Robinhood treats crypto sales as taxable events. The form will show your cost basis and proceeds for each crypto transaction, and your tax software will calculate your gains or losses the same way it does for stocks.