turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Attend our Ask the Experts event about Family Tax Credits & Early Filers on Jan 29! >> RSVP NOW!
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

BillieT
Returning Member

Mike didn't get back to me, so I answered the question myself

Net Operating Losses are limited to 80% of the taxable income for the year it is taken. For example: If a business shows a net loss of $125300, the deduction for the following year with taxable income of 92614, would be 74091. I believe it can be entered on the business income section as a negative number, which would lower taxable income. If anyone disagrees, please reply to my post.

x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

1 Reply
KeshaH
Employee Tax Expert

Mike didn't get back to me, so I answered the question myself

Correct, your net operating loss deduction is generally limited to 80% of taxable income since tax year 2021. Losses that were generated before 2018 are not limited, so if you have any losses from those years you can deduct them in full (up to 100% of your taxable income) before using any of the limited losses.

 

To enter your net operating loss in TurboTax, use the magnifying glass to search for net operating loss. Click on the first result: Jump to net operating loss. You will see a screen that says 2023 Net Operating Loss. Enter your deductible net operating loss in the first box, Net Operating Loss Carryover, as a positive amount. You will need to calculate this amount manually. On the next screen you will enter a brief explanation of how you calculated your net operating loss deduction.

message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question