In the current year, Niles, an individual, has 70,000 of ordinary income, a Net Short Term Capital Loss (NSTCL) of 20,000 and a Net Long Term Capital Gain (NLTCG) of 4,200. From his capital gains and losses, Niles reports:
Question 14 options:
an offset against ordinary income of $3,000 and a NSTCL carry-forward of $12,800 |
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an offset against ordinary income of $3,000 and a NSTCL carry-forward of $4,200 |
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an offset against ordinary income of $3,000 and a NSTCL carry-forward of $15,800 |
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an offset against ordinary income of $20,000 |
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an offset against ordinary income of $20,000 and NLTCG of 4,200 |
Answer:
The correct answer is an offset against ordinary income of $3,000 and a NSTCL carry-forward of $12,800.
Explanation :
Given data:
Calculating Net short term capital loss after adjusting :
Net short term capital loss after adjusting |
= NLTCG - NSTCL = $ 4,200 - $ 20,000 = $ 15,800 |
$ 15,800 |
Out of $ 15,800 Niles can adjust $ 3,000 NSTCL to reduce ordinary income and carry forward remaining = $ 15,800 -$ 3,000 = $ 12,800 NSTCL.
As per Form 1040 Any excess losses can be deducted against ordinary income up to $3,000 ($1,500 if married filing separately) on line 13 of Form 1040.Realized capital losses are first offset against realized capital gains.
Therefore, the answer is an offset against ordinary income of $3,000 and a NSTCL carry-forward of $12,800
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