Because Passive Losses Are Not Deductible in Computing Either Taxable

question 60

True/False

Because passive losses are not deductible in computing either taxable income or AMTI, no adjustment for passive losses is required for AMT purposes.

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Definitions:

Open-Market Operations

Purchases and sales of government securities by the Fed in an effort to influence the money supply.

Government Securities

Government securities are financial instruments issued by a government to raise funds from investors, promising to pay back the borrowed amount with interest, including bonds, treasury bills, and notes.

Fed's Purchase

The buying of securities or assets by the Federal Reserve to inject money into the banking system and stimulate economic activity.

Political Pressure

The exertion of influence by individuals or groups to achieve certain actions or policies from government or other authority figures.