Losses Are Generally Deductible If Incurred in Carrying on a Trade

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Losses are generally deductible if incurred in carrying on a trade or business or incurred in an activity engaged in for profit.

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Definitions:

Dividends Paid

The portion of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders typically on a regular basis.

Operating Activities

These activities generate cash inflows and outflows related to revenue and expense transactions that affect net income.

Operating Activity

Tasks and transactions related to the core business functions of an organization, such as selling products or services and manufacturing.

Cash Received

The total amount of cash a company collects from its various sources, including operations, financing, and investing activities, during a period.