The Maximum Amount of Net Capital Losses Individuals May Deduct

question 79

Multiple Choice

The maximum amount of net capital losses individuals may deduct against their ordinary income per year is:

• A) $3,000
• B) $5,000
• C) Zero, losses are not deductible
• D) There is no maximum. All losses are allowed to be deducted.
• E) None of these

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