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Wash Sale

A sale of securities at a loss with the subsequent disallowance of the loss by the IRS. If an individual sells a security at a loss and, within 30 days, repurchases substantially the same security, the IRS will consider it a wash sale and will disallow the loss.

Updated on: 24/04/2023

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