Loss carryforward needs to increase. $3k since 1978 !!!
u/paguido ·
Reddit — r/stocks
· March 31, 2026 at 20:16
· ⬆ 50 pts
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The post is a complaint and call to action regarding the U.S. tax code's $3,000 annual net capital loss deduction limit, which has not been adjusted for inflation since its inception in 1978.
The author's thesis is that this limit is outdated and unfairly reduces a tax benefit for investors, implying legislative inaction due to a lack of self-interest from lawmakers.
Quality assessment: This is noise. It is a policy opinion/social media rant with no fundamental analysis, data, or direct market implications. It contains no research or specific investment thesis.
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WSB needs to start making noise about increasing this and adding an inflation factor going forward. It started as a benefit deduction and has remained the same amount, severely reducing its benefit.
We all realize the time value of money but not lawmakers. They know crime, pay for play and THEY don’t lose money on stocks coincidentally so no attention to this matter.
Thank you for today’s attention to this matter from all WSB’s. This will help those in most need of it. Spread the word since my influence is limited by rules.