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What is a wash sale?

A sale of a security followed by the purchase of any securities within a 61-day period

A sale of a security followed by the purchase of substantially identical securities within a 30-day period

A sale of a security followed by the purchase of substantially identical securities within a 61-day period (correct)

A sale of a security followed by the purchase of any securities within a 30-day period

What is the purpose of the wash sale rule?

To discourage taxpayers from investing in the stock market

To increase tax revenue for the government

To prevent taxpayers from claiming artificial losses for tax purposes (correct)

To encourage taxpayers to invest in new securities

Does the wash sale rule apply only to losses or also to gains?

None of the above

Only losses

Both losses and gains (correct)

Only gains

What is the time period within which the purchase of substantially identical securities triggers the wash sale rule?

61 days Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you sell a security at a loss and then repurchase the same security within 30 days?

You will not be able to deduct the loss from your tax return Signup and view all the answers

Are there any exceptions to the wash sale rule?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

Does the wash sale rule apply only to stocks or also to options?

Both stocks and options Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the wash sale rule?

To prevent taxpayers from claiming artificial losses for tax purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a wash sale?

Selling 100 shares of ABC stock for $10 per share and then buying 100 shares of ABC stock for $9 per share within 30 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of triggering the wash sale rule?

You will not be able to deduct the loss on your tax return Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the wash sale rule?

To prevent taxpayers from claiming artificial losses for tax purposes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Wash Sale Rule

A wash sale occurs when an investor sells a security at a loss and purchases a substantially identical security within 30 days.

Purpose of the Wash Sale Rule

The purpose of the wash sale rule is to prevent investors from abusing the tax system by claiming a loss on a sale and then immediately repurchasing the same security.

Application of the Wash Sale Rule

The wash sale rule applies to losses, not gains.
The rule applies to both stocks and options.

Triggering the Wash Sale Rule

Selling a security at a loss and repurchasing the same security within 30 days triggers the wash sale rule.

Consequences of Triggering the Wash Sale Rule

If the wash sale rule is triggered, the loss on the original sale is disallowed for tax purposes.

Exceptions to the Wash Sale Rule

There are some exceptions to the wash sale rule, but these have not been specified in the text.

Examples of a Wash Sale

Selling 100 shares of XYZ stock at a loss and buying 100 shares of XYZ stock within 30 days is an example of a wash sale.

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Test your knowledge on the wash sale rule with our quiz! Learn about the tax implications of selling and repurchasing securities within a 61-day period. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how the wash sale rule works and how it affects your tax returns. Brush up on your knowledge and become an expert in avoiding artificial losses.