CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS
CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS
20th Edition
ISBN: 9780357110362
Author: Murphy
Publisher: CENGAGE L
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 7, Problem 11DQ
To determine

State the limitations on the deductibility of capital losses by individuals and compare with those for corporations.

Capital losses of individuals are adjusted against other capital gains of the individuals during that particular year. When the result of adjusting is a loss then the individual can deduct to a maximum of $3,000 from the net capital loss. Any other excess losses are carried forward and can be used in the next year’s capital gain and loss adjusting.

Corporations also net together capital losses and capital gains however, if it results in a net capital loss, then loss is not deductible in the period in which it is incurred.  The net capital loss can be carried back to 3 years and be adjusted against any net capital gains on which the corporation paid tax to obtain a refund of the taxes which are paid.  If the carryback period is not sufficient to absorb the loss completely then any remaining loss can be carried forward for next 5 years and used to offset capital gains.

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Accounting
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, accounting and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX., 2020-W/ACCESS
Accounting
ISBN:9780357110362
Author:Murphy
Publisher:CENGAGE L
Text book image
SWFT Corp Partner Estates Trusts
Accounting
ISBN:9780357161548
Author:Raabe
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019
Accounting
ISBN:9780357233306
Author:Maloney
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020
Accounting
ISBN:9780357391723
Author:Maloney
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Individual Income Taxes
Accounting
ISBN:9780357109731
Author:Hoffman
Publisher:CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
Text book image
SWFT Individual Income Taxes
Accounting
ISBN:9780357391365
Author:YOUNG
Publisher:Cengage