Options trading losses
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Are Options Trading Losses Tax Deductible?
Short answer: Yes: Options trading losses are deductible as capital losses, offsetting gains first and then up to $3,000 of other income a year.
Unused losses carry forward forever. Wash-sale rules apply to stocks and options (crypto isn't currently covered).
Records to keep: Keep the receipt or invoice and an estimate of business-use percentage.
Options trading losses
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Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes: Options trading losses are deductible as capital losses, offsetting gains first and then up to $3,000 of other income a year.
Business justification
Yes: Options trading losses are deductible as capital losses, offsetting gains first and then up to $3,000 of other income a year. Unused losses carry forward forever. Wash-sale rules apply to stocks and options (crypto isn't currently covered).
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