Investment loss
An investment or capital loss is when your investment sales result in losses that exceed your gains. You can deduct up to $3,000 net capital losses a year from the income you report on your tax return ($1,500 if you are married filing a separate return). Long-term losses are defined as losses on investments you held for more than a year, whereas short-term losses are defined as losses on assets you held for a year or less.
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