As far as I know a person can only "deduct" a total of 3k in losses per year. Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick but not too helpful unless there's more that can be claimed somehow?
I hear ya. Almost a guarantee they go back up as soon as you hit the sell button. The government has it down to a science on how to screw over anyone who shows any profit for any reason. I do much better if I don't think about how much better off I would be if the government didn't steal 1/3 of...
I'm a little pissed for you with that experience. Deer decided they would "trim" a bunch of my evergreens this year for some reason. 15 year old trees that they never touched before this year. Still pissed about it.
Are you still holding stocks that went down in value or did you sell for less than you paid? You don't lose if you don't sell. Either way it feels like a loss but one of those options has a chance to come back. jmo