Maximizing Tax Savings from Stock Market Losses Stock market losses—whether from direct equities or mutual funds—can be disheartening. However, they present a rare opportunity to mitigate your overall tax liability through capital loss set-offs. Here’s how strategic investors can take advantage of this benefit. Set-Off Against Gains Understanding Set-Off Capital losses can be set off against capital gains to reduce taxable income: Short-term capital losses (STCL): Can be set off against both short-term and long-term […]