Capital losses have to be used to offset capital gains in the currentyear first. If the losses exceed the gains, then you can apply theexcess amount against capital gains in the three previous years or youcan carry it forward indefinitely.
Superficial losses
Simply selling a stock to trigger a loss, then buying it back within acertain timeframe is considered a "superficial loss" by Canada RevenueAgency, meaning the loss will be denied, but added to the cost of therepurchased security.
A superficial loss occurs when:
You sell a security, including stocks and mutual funds, at a loss; and
You either purchase or repurchase the same security in the 30 daysbefore or after the sale, counting from the settlement date; and
You still hold the security 30 days after the sale
The superficial loss rule also applies, among other situations, whenyour spouse or a corporation controlled by either you or your spouseacquires or reacquires the same security 30 days before or after thesale.
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