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June 1, 2019
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If the K1 I received shows a loss, do I need to enter it in this years tax return or wait until I sell the units or get positive activity in a future year?

  • June 1, 2019
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The K1 shows the loss reducing my cost basis.  Per the K1 instructions if the net result is positive the info should be reported on your 1040:  if negative the loss will be suspended until there are positive returns or you sell the units.  So it's confusing whether I should enter it this year in turbo tax.

Best answer by MinhT1

Yes, you should enter the K-1 on your tax return even if it shows a loss.

It is a passive loss. The instructions mean that you are not allowed to deduct this loss from your other income. They are suspended to be used when you have a passive profit or when you sell the units. You cannot use the loss in the future if you do not report it this year.

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June 1, 2019
Why won't turbo tax allow me to file this loss with a IRA I2 block checked?
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June 1, 2019

Yes, you should enter the K-1 on your tax return even if it shows a loss.

It is a passive loss. The instructions mean that you are not allowed to deduct this loss from your other income. They are suspended to be used when you have a passive profit or when you sell the units. You cannot use the loss in the future if you do not report it this year.

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June 1, 2019
Why won't turbo tax allow me to file this loss with a IRA I2 block checked? Is there a way to override?