2003 Tax Help Archives  
Publication 925 2003 Tax Year

Publication 925
Introductory Material

This is archived information that pertains only to the 2003 Tax Year. If you
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Introduction

This publication discusses two sets of rules that may limit the amount of your deductible loss from a trade, business, rental, or other income-producing activity. The first part of the publication discusses the passive activity rules. The second part discusses the at-risk rules. However, when you figure your allowable losses from any activity, you must apply the at-risk rules before the passive activity rules.

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Useful Items - You may want to see:

Publication

  • 527 Residential Rental Property (Including Rental of Vacation Homes)

  • 541 Partnerships

Form (and Instructions)

  • 4952
    Investment Interest Expense Deduction

  • 6198
    At-Risk Limitations

  • 8582
    Passive Activity Loss Limitations

  • 8582–CR
    Passive Activity Credit Limitations

  • 8810
    Corporate Passive Activity Loss and Credit Limitations

See How To Get Tax Help near the end of this publication for information about getting these publications and forms.

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