jemilk
jemilk t1_jedd0ho wrote
Reply to comment by maidog6 in Can someone help me understand my taxes as an unprofitable day trader? by maidog6
In US, you can deduct investment losses up to a limit on your return. It can potentially reduce your tax burden.
jemilk t1_jeddj0l wrote
Reply to comment by maidog6 in Can someone help me understand my taxes as an unprofitable day trader? by maidog6
No. You’d likely owe nothing and have a carryover loss to apply to next year’s gains. But you still have to file the taxes showing you owe nothing.