I sold my house for $80,000 after I bought it for $156,000 because of market drop. Can I claim a lost?

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I sold my house for $80,000 after I bought it for $156,000 because of market drop. Can I claim a lost?

No not for your primary house. Was it a Rental or Investment property?

I sold my house for $80,000 after I bought it for $156,000 because of market drop. Can I claim a lost?

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I sold my house for $80,000 after I bought it for $156,000 because of market drop. Can I claim a lost?

No. Loss on the sale of a personal residence, not used in a business or as a rental, is not reported on or deductible on a tax return.

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