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    Feb 5, 2012, 08:00 PM
    Short wash sales
    Must I still report short was sale losses on my return if I don't take the losses on my return?
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    Feb 6, 2012, 07:27 AM
    Yes - especially if the sale is reported on the Form 1099-B that you get from your broker. Do not leave anything off your rerturn that is reported on a 1099-B.
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