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A capital loss is a loss on the sale of a capital asset such as a stock, bond, mutual fund or real estate and can typically be used to offset other capital gains or other income.

 

In the event that capital loss exceeds capital income. The excess will be limited to a net $3000 loss with the balance carried over to the next year.

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