net operating losses

net operating losses
net operating losses (NOLs)
USA
The excess of allowable deductions over gross income in a specific taxable year. A loss from operating a business is the most common reason for a NOL. NOLs can generally be carried back two years and carried forward up to 20 years to offset taxable income (IRC § 172). A taxpayer can make an election to waive the carryback period and use only the carryforward period. There are special rules that limit the use of NOL carryforwards after certain corporate ownership changes (see IRC § 382).

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