In 2012, Bluebird Corporation Had Net Income from Operations of $75,000

question 16

Multiple Choice

In 2012, Bluebird Corporation had net income from operations of $75,000. Further, Bluebird recognized a long-term capital loss of $30,000, and a short-term capital gain of $10,000. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Bluebird Corporation may use the capital loss to offset the capital gain and must carry the net capital loss of $20,000 forward five years as a long-term capital loss.
• B)Bluebird Corporation may deduct $13,000 of the capital loss in 2012 and may carry forward the remainder of the capital loss indefinitely to offset capital gains.
• C)Bluebird Corporation will have taxable income in 2012 of $55,000.
• D)Bluebird Corporation will have taxable income in 2012 of $75,000 and will have a net capital loss of $20,000 that can be carried back 3 years and forward 5 years.
• E)None of the above.

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