This page explains the special rules that apply to certain short - term losses from sales of mutual fund shares. (fairmark.com)
But sales of mutual fund shares provide you with other choices. (us.etrade.com)
The $ 15,000 long - term gain you had before is increased by the $ 5,000 capital gain dividend from the mutual fund, and the $ 5,000 short - term gain you had before is eliminated by the $ 5,000 loss on sale of the mutual fund shares. (fairmark.com)