Which of the Following Expenses or Losses Could Create a Net

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following expenses or losses could create a net operating loss for an individual taxpayer?

• A)large losses on sales of investment assets
• B)an operating loss from a sole proprietorship
• C)large charitable contributions
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Pretax Return

The income an investment generates before taxes are taken into account.

Working Capital

Current assets minus current liabilities, representing the liquidity available to a business for day-to-day operations.

Salvage Value

The forecasted residual value of an asset upon completing its lifespan.

Pretax Return

The income or profit earned by a business before any taxes have been deducted.