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How Does the Wash Sale Rule Apply to Different Classes of Stock (E.g. a Vs B)?

If the different classes of stock (e.g. Class A with voting rights vs.

Class B without) are considered to have "materially different" rights and features, they are generally not substantially identical, and the wash sale rule would not apply. However, if the only difference is the label, the IRS could still argue they are substantially identical.

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