Tax tips for securities gains and losses in 1977
This banking era guide outlines year end moves for securities losses and gains. It explains using loss carryovers, offsetting gains with long term losses, and how holding periods affect tax treatment for sells in December 1977 versus January 1978. It covers strategies for both net gains and net losses with concrete offsets and timing guidance.
Porter on 1978 taxes and loss deductions
Sylvia Porter explains stock losses and tax timing. Short-term losses before year end are more valuable in 1978 than long-term losses delayed to 1977. Net losses offset up to 3000 dollars of ordinary income in 1978, with unused losses carried over under 1978 rules.
Sylvia Porter to receive William Allen White prize
Financial columnist Sylvia Porter will be awarded the William Allen White Foundation prize at a KU luncheon on Feb 10 in Lawrence. Porter is honored for service to the profession and country, praised for clarity of style and reader identification, likened to a White House tradition.
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