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Form 1045, Application for Tentative Refund

Form 1045 is used by an individual, estate, or trust to apply for a quick tax refund resulting from:

  • The carryback of an NOL,
  • The carryback of an unused general business credit,
  • The carryback of a net section 1256 contracts loss, or
  • An overpayment of tax due to a claim of right adjustment under section 1341(b)(1).

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Form 1045

Instructions for Form 1045 ( HTML)


Other Items You May Find Useful:

All Form 1045 Revisions

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

Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2012-10-18