by Tim
(LA)
I sold a stock in the first quarter of 2011 and established a long term capital gain. I have to make a quarterly tax payment on the gain in the first quarter of 2011 to avoid a penalty when filing my 2011 taxes. Can I sell another stock during the first quarter of 2011 and incur a long term capital loss to offset the gain or must I pay the estimated tax?
by Tim
(LA)
I sold a stock in the first quarter of 2011 and established a long term capital gain. I have to make a quarterly tax payment on the gain in the first quarter of 2011 to avoid a penalty when filing my 2011 taxes. Can I sell another stock during the first quarter of 2011 and incur a long term capital loss to offset the gain or must I pay the estimated tax?