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Purchased two travel trailers in 2016 one in Apr then traded for a larger more expensive trailer in Nov I know I can deduct the interest from the loan but had large loss

took a large loss on the first trailer is there any tax relief for this loss?
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IsabellaG
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Purchased two travel trailers in 2016 one in Apr then traded for a larger more expensive trailer in Nov I know I can deduct the interest from the loan but had large loss

No, if these trailers were for personal use, there is no deduction for a loss on the sale.

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IsabellaG
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Purchased two travel trailers in 2016 one in Apr then traded for a larger more expensive trailer in Nov I know I can deduct the interest from the loan but had large loss

No, if these trailers were for personal use, there is no deduction for a loss on the sale.

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
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