ThomasM125
Expert Alumni

Business & farm

The taxable loss figure looks correct based on what numbers you provide here.

 

$30,000 of the money you received has to be paid back, and that was used to finance much of the $46,000 loss. An additional $26,000 came from non-taxable grant money.

 

As you pay back the $30,000, you won't be able to deduct it, so it is sort of like you get the loss deduction up front, then you'll pay taxes on income in future periods. So, it all makes sense. 

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