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Answered: April 19, 2023 4:43 am

Is margin interest deductible against capital gains?

Margin interest may be deductible as investment interest. It is treated as an itemized deduction, subject to a net investment income limitation. Margin interest does not offset capital gains.

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Tax Glossary

Statutory employees

Certain employees, such as full-time life insurance salespersons, who may report income and deductions on Schedule C, rather than on Schedule A as miscellaneous itemized deductions.

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