Cricket Corporation Has a $50,000 NOL in the Current Year

question 45

Essay

Cricket Corporation has a $50,000 NOL in the current year.Cricket's taxable income in each of the previous two years was $25,000.Cricket expects its taxable income for next year to exceed $400,000.What issues should be considered with respect to the use of the NOL?

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Definitions:

Closed Economy

An economic system that does not engage in international trade with outside countries and relies wholly on its own resources.

Loanable Funds

The funds available for borrowing in the financial markets, consisting of savings and sometimes bank loans that are available to be lent to businesses and individuals.

Interest Rate

The rate at which borrowers are charged for accessing assets, specified as a percentage of the original sum borrowed.

Desired Saving

The portion of income that households choose to save rather than spend on consumption.