The Dividends Received Deduction Cannot Cause a Net Operating Loss

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True/False

The dividends received deduction cannot cause a net operating loss. The deduction can reduce income to zero but not below zero.
A dividends received deduction is limited to 70% or 80% of taxable income unless it creates or increases a net operating loss deduction, in which case the full amount is allowed.

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