A listener asks: What is tax-loss harvesting and how can I use it to my advantage?

This episode starts with a primer on tax basis and capital gains tax. It then explores tax-loss harvesting and gives you some actionable steps so that you  can make the most of this tax planning strategy.

Q&A: What Is Tax-Loss Harvesting?

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It's a place to get well-researched, forward-thinking investment ideas that move the world to a better place. And it's a place to let your guard down - to finally feel like you can live in your authenticity AND be financially successful.

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About the Host: 

Diana Richey is a nationally recognized personal finance expert. She is passionate about helping people take control of their finances and invest in conscious companies. As a financial planner and tax lawyer with over a decade of experience, she has represented multinational corporations, investment funds, and high-net-worth individuals on matters ranging from international tax planning to charitable giving to cryptocurrency tax compliance.

Diana earned a B.A. with honors from The University of Chicago and a J.D., cum laude, from Boston University School of Law. She is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Project Management Professional (PMP®), trained mediator, and FINRA arbitrator. She sits on the Board of Nature and Culture International, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to preserving wild places.

She lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with her husband, young son, and dog.

LEGAL, INVESTMENT AND TAX NOTICE: This information is not intended to be and should not be treated as legal advice, investment advice or tax advice. The reader should under no circumstances rely upon this information as a substitute for obtaining specific legal or tax advice from their own legal or tax advisors.