When a Taxpayer Disposes of a Passive Activity by Death

question 32

Essay

When a taxpayer disposes of a passive activity by death, what happens to any unused passive losses?

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Definitions:

Conversion Value

The value of a convertible security if it is converted into a different asset, usually common stock, at its current price.

Convertible Bonds

Convertible bonds are fixed-income debt securities that the holder can convert into a specified number of common stock or equity shares of the issuing company.

Stock Price

The current market value of a publicly traded company's shares, reflecting investor perceptions of its future financial prospects.

Exercise Price

The price at which the holder of an option can buy (or sell) the underlying asset, as specified in the option contract.