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Old 02-22-2007, 10:01 PM
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forex loss allowed

If you did not elect out of IRC 988, you have ordinary loss treatment by default, and there is no limitation on ordinary losses. Forex ordinary loss goes on line 21 of Form 1040. It can offset your W-2 and any other income.
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