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    virs is offline Member
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    Can I use the Losses in Stocks to offset gains made in flipping a house

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina

    State NC

    I own 3 rental properties.

    I bought a house at a foreclosure auction in January 08, fixed and sold it in May 08. I bought this property with the intent to sell (not to rent). I made a decent profit during this transaction.

    I plan to bailout of stock market before end of this year and will take a loss on my stock market investment. Will I be able to use the losses in the stock market to offset the gains I made in flipping the house?

    Is there any links where this type of topic has been discussed?

    Appreciate some help..
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    Quote Originally Posted by virs View Post
    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina

    State NC

    I own 3 rental properties.

    I bought a house at a foreclosure auction in January 08, fixed and sold it in May 08. I bought this property with the intent to sell (not to rent). I made a decent profit during this transaction.

    I plan to bailout of stock market before end of this year and will take a loss on my stock market investment. Will I be able to use the losses in the stock market to offset the gains I made in flipping the house?

    Is there any links where this type of topic has been discussed?

    Appreciate some help..
    Basically yes, capital gains are offset by capital losses.
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