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    4. I have sold a stock with a capital loss. I plan to sell some with gains and re buy them. How long do I have to wait
    I have sold a stock with a capital loss. I plan to sell some with gains and re buy them. How long do I have to wait

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    0  Views: 629 Answers: 2 Posted: 12 years ago
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      Sell the losers and wait 31 days before buying them back or your losses are not deductible. 


      If your capital loss is in a tax deferred account such as an IRA, there is no taxable loss realized.  Hence, you may buy the stock back any time.

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        What country are you responsible for paying taxes to?

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