In 2014, Estes Has Net Short-Term Capital Losses of $3,000

question 9

Essay

In 2014, Estes has net short-term capital losses of $3,000, a net long-term capital loss of $45,000, and taxable income from wages of $35,000.
a.Calculate the amount of Estes' deduction for capital losses for 2014.
b.Calculate the amount and nature (short-term or long-term) of his capital loss carryforward.
c.For how many years may Estes carry the unused loss forward?

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Definitions:

Allowance for Uncollectibles

A contra-asset account used to reduce accounts receivable to its net realizable value by estimating the amount of receivables that may not be collected.

Gross Accounts Receivable

The sum of money that a company's customers owe before subtracting any provisions for accounts that might not be collectible.

Net Accounts Receivable

The total amount of money owed to a company for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for, minus any provisions for bad debts.

Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts

An estimated reserve for debts that may not be collected due to customer default.