Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury

Publication 536 (2012), Net Operating Losses (NOLs) for Individuals, Estates, and Trusts

For use in preparing 2012 Returns


Table of Contents

  • Publication 536 - Introductory Material
    • Reminders
    • Introduction
      • Ordering forms and publications.
      • Tax questions.
    • Useful Items - You may want to see:
  • Publication 536 - Main Content
    • NOL Steps
      • How To Figure an NOL
        • Nonbusiness deductions (line 6).
        • Nonbusiness income (line 7).
        • Nonbusiness capital losses.
        • Business capital losses.
        • Illustrated Form 1045, Schedule A
      • When To Use an NOL
        • Exceptions to 2-Year Carryback Rule
        • Waiving the Carryback Period
        • How To Carry an NOL Back or Forward
      • How To Claim an NOL Deduction
        • Deducting a Carryback
        • Deducting a Carryforward
        • Change in Marital Status
        • Change in Filing Status
        • Illustrated Form 1045
      • How To Figure an NOL Carryover
        • Illustrated Form 1045, Schedule B
      • NOL Carryover From 2012 to 2013
        • Worksheet Instructions
      • How To Get Tax Help
        • Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs).
    • Publication 536 - Additional Material
    • Index
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