Roger owns and actively participates in the operations of an apartment building that produces a $40,000 loss during the year.He has AGI of $150,000 from an active business.He may deduct $25,000 of the loss.

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The passive activity loss rules limit the deduction of losses from passive activities, such as rental real estate, unless the taxpayer actively participates and has an AGI of $100,000 or less. Since Roger's AGI is $150,000, he cannot deduct the $25,000 loss.

Roger Owns and Actively Participates in the Operations of an Apartment