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posted Jun 1, 2019 11:46:20 AM

If I take a loss when selling stock in a 401k to meet my RMD can that loss be used to offset income; shown as a capital loss or offset capital gain?

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Jun 1, 2019 11:46:21 AM

No.

Investments in a qualified retirement account like a 401(k) or IRA are not subject to capital-gains treatment.  They have no capital cost basis.