Kiki
Level 4

My forex loss is considered as Capital Loss or Ordinary Loss? And Where/How to claim the loss?

I am just a casual Forex spot trader, actually traded only a couple of times in 2022. And I lost $2000.

I am not a day trader either trading in business. 

 

Q1) .  Do I claim my loss as Capital Loss or Ordinary Loss?  

          ( I am assuming my loss is Capital Loss Schedule D ??? )

 

Q2).  If it's Capital Loss   ->      Investment and Saving ( 1099DIV, 1099INT, 1099B . . .)  is right Section to claim ?

          If it's Ordinary Loss  ->    Other income   1099MISC is right Section to claim?

 

I spent a lot of time to search  to determine whether Capital or Ordinary Loss, but each writer describes a little differently and I want to make sure it from knowledgeable people here. Also, if anyone gives me a guidance how to claim it in a right section, it would be very helpful.

 

Thank you so much.