Where do I find carryforward net operating losses (NOL's) for MLP or LP in an IRA?

[SueJohnson]

My brokerage firm sent a letter saying it might have to file Form 990-T forms on some of my MLP or LP holdings in my IRA and asked me to review any carryforward net operating losses.  But where do I find this?

[macuser_22]

Are you self-employed and file a Schedule C and had a loss in 2018?

[SueJohnson]

no

[macuser_22]

Then you would not have any.  NOL's are business losses that exceed net income from the business.

[SueJohnson]

I don't believe NOL's apply only to self employed persons.  I have K-1's.  The letter says "review any carryforward net operating losses for MLPs or LPs . . . this information (ie loss schedule, prior-year K-1 forms) could . . .