If the Taxpayer's Net Long-Term Capital Losses Exceed the Net

question 103

True/False

If the taxpayer's net long-term capital losses exceed the net short-term capital gains,the excess may be offset against ordinary income up to $3,000 per year.Any excess losses over $3,000 may be carried over indefinitely.

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Definitions:

Convertible Bond

A type of bond issued by corporations that can be converted into a predetermined number of shares of the issuing company's stock at certain times during the bond's life, usually at the discretion of the bondholder.

Interest Payment

The payment made to a lender by a borrower for the privilege of borrowing money, typically part of the return on a loan or bond.

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a company out of its profits to shareholders, usually in the form of cash.

Interest Paid

The total amount of interest expenses a borrower has paid over a certain period to lenders for the use of borrowed funds.