Heads up about day trader wash sale confusion

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Started by diana_v_12 · Nov 14, 2024 · 1,198 views · 4 replies
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diana_v_12 OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

day trader wash sale confusion. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but the other party is not cooperating.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

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legally_bland_10

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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chelsea_d_23

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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smallbizhelp_1

The key lesson I learned from my experience: DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Screenshots, emails, certified letters, photos — all timestamped. When it came time to prove my case, having a clear paper trail made all the difference.