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:

Expected Growth Rate

This is the rate at which a company, economy, or investment is anticipated to grow at an average annual rate over a specified period.

Expected Capital Gains Yield

The anticipated return on an investment due to the appreciation in value of the investment's assets, excluding dividends.

Constant Rate

A steady, unchanging rate of growth or decline, often used in the context of compounding interest or economic indicators.

Expected Return

The weighted average of all possible returns for an investment, accounting for the probability of each outcome.