I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.
day trader wash sale confusion. I've been dealing with this for about 8 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already tried to resolve this directly but got conflicting advice.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
Following this thread — Same. 100% same. Please update.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. Your mileage may vary depending on the specifics.
Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.
This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the relevant statute, actionable.
The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.
Literally had this conversation with my lawyer last month.
Here's where people usually go wrong is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter haha.
This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
Most folks screw this up by is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
I've dealt with this before.
In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.