5. Assume the same facts as in (4) above except the destroyed property was a personal residence and that the fire was declared a Presidential disaster. Now calculate the amount of the deductible loss assuming the taxpayer's AGI was $200,000. 6. Briefly recap the current rules applicable to net operating losses. How much of the NOL is currently deductible and what happens to unused losses.

5. Assume the same facts as in (4) above except the destroyed property was a personal residence and that the fire was declared a Presidential disaster. Now calculate the amount of the deductible loss assuming the taxpayer's AGI was $200,000. 6. Briefly recap the current rules applicable to net operating losses. How much of the NOL is currently deductible and what happens to unused losses.

SWFT Essntl Tax Individ/Bus Entities 2020

23rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391266

Author:Nellen

Publisher:Nellen

Chapter4: Gross Income

Section: Chapter Questions

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