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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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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?

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.

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