An individual's losses on transactions entered into for personal purposes are deductible only if

a. The losses qualify as casualty or theft losses.
b. The losses can be characterized as hobby losses.
c. The losses do not exceed $3,000 ($6,000 on a joint return).
d. No part of the transactions was entered into for profit.

Ans: a. The losses qualify as casualty or theft losses.

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