Due to an Unusual Event,a Taxpayer Has a Large Loss

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Due to an unusual event,a taxpayer has a large loss in the current year,resulting in an NOL.The taxpayer expects next year's taxable income to return to the same approximate amount he reported in last few years,however he expects his income tax rate to decrease due to the recent election results.The taxpayer should elect to forego the carryback period.

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Definitions:

U.S. Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, consequently, the purchasing power of currency is falling within the United States.

Dollar Rally

A situation where the value of the U.S. dollar strengthens significantly against a basket of other currencies.

Foreign Currencies

Currencies used in countries other than one’s own, involved in international trading and foreign exchange markets.

Uncovered Interest Parity

A financial theory stating that the difference in interest rates between two countries equals the expected change in exchange rates between their currencies.