If a C Corporation Incurs a Net Operating Loss in 2019

question 25

True/False

If a C corporation incurs a net operating loss in 2019, it may carry the loss back two years and forward 20 years to offset income in those years.

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Definitions:

Liability

A financial obligation or debt owed by a company to third parties, to be settled through the transfer of assets, provision of services, or other economic benefits.

Low-Quality Earnings

Earnings reported by a company that may not be repeatable, sustainable, or indicative of its operational health, often inflated by accounting gimmicks or one-time items.

Earnings Items

The components that make up the net income of a company, including revenue, expenses, gains, and losses.

Company's Earnings

Company's earnings refer to the profit a company makes after deducting all costs and expenses from its total revenue.