What is the usual effect of an allowable loss carried forward to a later tax year?
Correct answer: B. It may reduce later taxable income under applicable rules
- A. It increases the later year's taxable income
- B. It may reduce later taxable income under applicable rules
- C. It permanently cancels every tax liability
- D. It converts income tax into sales tax
Explanation
A permitted carried-forward loss can generally be set against qualifying future income, reducing taxable income in a later period. It does not automatically cancel all taxes or change the type of tax payable.
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