WASH SALES: EXAMPLE
01.Core Concepts
Percy reviews his portfolio and decides to sell 100 shares of Bear stock on November 1st for $20,000 to offset some of his annual gains. He purchased the stock two years ago for $30,000. Percy subsequently reads an investor report that indicates Bear stock has a new patent for a potentially high revenue product. On November 20 th , Percy purchases 100 shares of Bear stock for $15,000. He will not be able to recognize the $10,000 loss on the original sale due to the wash sale transaction (sale and purchase within 30 days). The loss will be added to his new basis. ($15,000 + $10,000 = $25,000 new basis)