Tax Loss Harvesting: A Primer for Investors


KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Tax loss harvesting may lower tax bills by deferring capital gains, reducing taxable income, or offsetting future gains and income.
  • Investors considering tax loss harvesting trades should be mindful of the wash-sale rule, potential costs, and their goals.
  • Dimensional’s active, systematic ETFs offer tax-efficient, value-added solutions for investors considering replacing existing allocations.