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posted Jun 3, 2019 1:30:28 PM

We owned a large boat that was a second home. We sold it in 2016 at a $5000 loss and had to take out a loan to pay it off. Can we write off that loss on our taxes?

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Jun 3, 2019 1:30:32 PM

No, the IRS considers that a personal loss that cannot be claimed as a deduction.

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:30:32 PM

No, the IRS considers that a personal loss that cannot be claimed as a deduction.