After you file

Honey ... they do not just "see" the $-8000  ... they get all the info on that line ... the +2000 & -10000 netting out at  -8000.  Why do you think they do not get the entire picture when you efile or mail in a return ?    

 

I have 30 years in the business  & have taught income tax prep classes so I do know what I am talking about.  Please stop worrying about nothing.