wash sale (Meaning)

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wash sale ()

A sale made in washing. See Washing, n., 3, above.

Synonyms & Antonyms of wash sale

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FAQs About the word wash sale

A sale made in washing. See Washing, n., 3, above.

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Investors should be aware of the tax implications of a wash sale.

A wash sale occurs when a taxpayer sells a stock and buys the same or substantially identical stock within 30 days.

The loss from a wash sale is disallowed for tax purposes.

The holding period for the replacement shares in a wash sale begins on the date of purchase, not the date of the original sale.