Given That Losses from Passive Activities Can Only Offset Income

question 93

Essay

Given that losses from passive activities can only offset income from passive activities unless the passive activity is sold, what types of activities are not considered to be passive? Name at least three ways(tests)a taxpayer may be treated as an active participant in an activity.

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Definitions:

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