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Current Month’s Download: Net Operating Loss Carry Forward

When a company is in its early stages or distressed it could be running a loss, which can be used or “carried forward” if there are future profitable periods.  The loss amounts are carried forward so they can reduce future tax liability.  To calculate this correctly download and work through the formulas in the NOL.xls spreadsheet.

The Excel file can be downloaded by clicking on the “Net Operating Loss Carry Forward” link below:

NOL

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