A Wash Sale Occurs When a Taxpayer Realizes a Loss

question 42

True/False

A wash sale occurs when a taxpayer realizes a loss on the sale of stock or securities and the taxpayer acquires substantially identical stock or securities within a 61-day period after the date of sale.

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