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jp53
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November 10, 2022
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deductions

We take the standard deduction each year.We sold our doll collection this year at a large loss. Can we deduct the loss with the standard deduction or do we have to itemize ? how much can we deduct?

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    Opus 17Level 15
    Level 15
    November 10, 2022

    Losses on the sale of personal items are never tax deductible.

     

    If this was a collection held for investment purposes (and if audited, you need to be able to prove this claim) then you report the loss on schedule D. You can deduct your losses up to the amount of your other capital gains, plus $3000.  Additional losses are carried over to the future and can be deducted against other capital gains.  Capital losses on schedule D have nothing to do with itemized deductions on Schedule A or the standard deduction. 

      DoninGA
      Level 15
      DoninGALevel 15
      Level 15
      November 10, 2022

      Was the doll collection for personal use before you decided to sell or was the collection held for investment purposes only?

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