ordinary loss

Definition

A loss other than a capital loss.

Cite this definition


Related Research Articles from the InvestorGuide.com University

Calculating Your Taxes
Do you understand how your taxes are actually calculated? This article explains and gives examples of credits, deductions, and gifts. Also includes information on how family, marriage, children, and education can affect your taxes.

Taxes and Your Investments
Learn how taxes should affect your investment strategy. Understand how gains from stocks, mutual funds, bonds, lottery winnings, and other sources are taxed differently. Topics include short-term and long-term capital gains, the wash sale rule, investment interest, stock splits, and active trading.

Taxes and Your Retirement
It's always a good idea to plan for the future. Learn about the taxes associated with social security, pensions, annuities, 401(k) plans, and IRAs.


Featured Sponsor


Give this definition a rating from 1 to 5 (5 being the best)...
1    2    3    4    5    
Browse by Letter: # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Add this Glossary to your Site | Bookmark InvestorWords.com
Home | Terms by Subject | Keyword Advertising | About Us | Contact Us
Work for InvestorWords.com
BusinessDictionary.com | InvestorGuide.com | WebFinanceInc.com
Disclaimer and Copyright©

Copyright©1997-2008 by WebFinance, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.