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February 7, 2021
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Bad Debt from non-biz investment (Form 8949)

  • February 7, 2021
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i lent a business $150k and this is now bad with the company being 6 months overdue & no intent to repay. When I add it on form 8949, i get a pretty small deduction (~$600). Is that due to a cap on losses like these? If it is, will I be able to use this deduction against income for years to come?

    Best answer by PattiF

    Yes, there is a yearly limit on capital losses. It is $3000 a year. The capital Loss Carryover Worksheet will show the amount that is carried forward. 

     

    IRS Capital Gains and Losses

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    PattiFAnswer
    February 7, 2021

    Yes, there is a yearly limit on capital losses. It is $3000 a year. The capital Loss Carryover Worksheet will show the amount that is carried forward. 

     

    IRS Capital Gains and Losses

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    thurgrAuthor
    February 8, 2021

    Thank you!