In the Current Year, Estes Has Net Short-Term Capital Losses

question 62

Essay

In the current year, Estes has net short-term capital losses of $3,000, a net long-term capital loss of $45,000, and taxable income from wages of $35,000.
a.Calculate the amount of Estes' deduction for capital losses for the current year.
b.Calculate the amount and nature (short-term or long-term) of his capital loss carryforward.
c.For how many years may Estes carry the unused loss forward?

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