Mako and Snufco Corporations are affiliated and have filed consolidated returns for the past three years.Mako acquired 100% of Zebco stock on January 1 of last year,the date of Zebco's formation.Mako,Snufco,and Zebco,who have filed consolidated returns for last year and the current year,report the following taxable incomes.

The $15,000 consolidated NOL reported in the current year
A)cannot be carried back.
B)can be carried back three years ago only.
C)can be carried back to last year and the remainder,if any,carried forward to subsequent years.
D)can only be used in future years.

Question

Mako and Snufco Corporations are affiliated and have filed consolidated returns for the past three years.Mako acquired 100% of Zebco stock on January 1 of last year,the date of Zebco's formation.Mako,Snufco,and Zebco,who have filed consolidated returns for last year and the current year,report the following taxable incomes.

The $15,000 consolidated NOL reported in the current year

The $15,000 consolidated NOL reported in the current year
A)cannot be carried back. 
B)can be carried back three years ago only. 
C)can be carried back to last year and the remainder,if any,carried forward to subsequent years. 
D)can only be used in future years.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A consolidated NOL can be carried back two years and carried forward 20 years, as per the Internal Revenue Code. Since Mako, Snufco, and Zebco have filed consolidated returns for last year and the current year, the $15,000 consolidated NOL reported in the current year can be carried back to last year, and any remaining amount can be carried forward to subsequent years. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

Mako and Snufco Corporations Are Affiliated and Have Filed Consolidated