Which One of the Following Statements Is Correct for a Corporation

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is correct for a corporation with a negative net income in both the present and the last fiscal year?

• A)this year's loss can be carried back, but last year's loss cannot be used.
• B)neither of the losses can be used to reduce taxes.
• C)both losses can be carried forward but not backward.
• D)both losses can be carried forward and backward, within certain time limits.

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Definitions:

Annual Income

The total amount of income earned over a year, including wages, salaries, bonuses, and other earnings before taxes and deductions.

Average Investment

The mean amount of capital invested in a particular asset, project, or portfolio over a specific time period.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return; used in financial analysis to assess the value of future income.

Capital Investment

The expenditure of funds by a firm to acquire physical assets, such as property, plant, or equipment, to improve its long-term income and profitability.