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Rental property sale at a $75,000 loss raises tax timing questions

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A MarketWatch reader says they sold a $300,000 rental property at a $75,000 loss and is considering whether buying another rental property could help address taxes.

The reader also said their CPA has not gotten back to them yet, adding uncertainty around next steps and timing.

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MarketWatch‘I’m running out of time’: I sold my $300,000 rental property at a $75,000 loss. Should I buy another one to avoid taxes?
MarketWatch‘I’m running out of time’: I sold my $300,000 rental property at a $75,000 loss. Should I buy another one to avoid taxes?

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