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A capital loss calculator determines net capital gains or losses after offsetting short-term and long-term gains and losses. Capital losses can offset capital gains dollar-for-dollar; up to $3,000 of excess losses can be deducted against ordinary income per year, with unused losses carried forward indefinitely.

Trin-for-trin guide

  1. 1Calculate realized capital losses
  2. 2Offset against capital gains
  3. 3Carry forward remainder

Løste eksempler

Input
$10,000 loss, $3,000 gains
Resultat
Deduct $3,000, carry $7,000
$3k/year carryforward limit

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What does this calculator do?

Identify calculation need

How do I use this calculator?

Input required values

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