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What Is the Exception to the Constructive Sale Rule for Closed Transactions?

An exception exists if the transaction that would otherwise be a constructive sale is closed before the end of the 30th day after the close of the tax year. Additionally, the original appreciated position must be held unhedged for at least 60 days after the closing of the offsetting transaction.

This allows for temporary hedges without triggering the rule.

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