Hugh Has Four Passive Activities Which Generate the Following Income

question 37

Essay

Hugh has four passive activities which generate the following income and losses in the current year.
How much of the $80,000 net passive loss can Hugh deduct this year? Calculate the suspended losses (by activity).

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