A Corporation May Carry a Net Capital Loss Back Three

question 12

True/False

A corporation may carry a net capital loss back three years and forward five years.

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Definitions:

Beginning Equity

The value of an owner's interest in a company at the start of an accounting period, before any transactions affecting equity occur.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.

Dividends

Disbursements from a corporation to individuals holding its stock, serving as their share of the earnings.

Ending Equity

The value of an owner's interest in a property or a business at the end of an accounting period after all debts have been subtracted.