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Do currency trading losses count as investment losses?


Do currency trading losses count as investment losses?

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It depends on the amount of trading you do. You would have to quaailfy for a mark to market status, which is usually for professional traders. Check with your accountant.

Generally, they are capital losses the same as Stock losses subject to the $3000 per year limit.

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