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Can I still sell a stock at a loss today (12/30/16) and list it on 2016 taxes even though it will not settle until 2017?

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Can I still sell a stock at a loss today (12/30/16) and list it on 2016 taxes even though it will not settle until 2017?

It's the trade date that governs the date of sale or purchase, not settlement date. So, "Yes".

Tom Young

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