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Net operating loss (NOL) carryback periods for individual returns in Lacerte
by Intuit• Updated 1 year ago
For NOL's arising in 2021 or newer:
For most taxpayers, NOLs arising in tax years ending after 2020 can only be carried forward. See Net operating losses for more information.
For NOL's arising in tax year 2018, 2019 or 2020:
In 2020, the CARES Act changed the rules for individual NOL carrybacks. Taxpayers may carryback the entire amount of the NOL from tax years 2018, 2019, and 2020 for 5 years. They can also carry forward any remaining NOL indefinitely until it's used up. Refer to IRS Pub. 536 for more information on NOL carrybacks.
You can choose to waive the carryback period by attaching a section 172(b) statement to your return. The NOL will carry forward indefinitely until it’s fully absorbed.
If you need assistance entering NOL carrybacks in Lacerte, check out this article for instructions.
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