Question

In the current year, Norris, an individual, has $52,000 of ordinary income, a net short-term Capital loss (NSTCL) of $9,800 and a net long-term capital gain (NLTCG) of $2,900. From his capital gains and losses, Norris reports:

Answer 1

The answer is an offset against normal income of $3,000 and a NSTCL move forward of $3,900.

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution

Given that:

The net short term capital loss=$9800

The net Long term capital gain=$2900

The net short term capital loss is =$6900

Thus

In this case, 3000 is allowed to be set off against ordinary income and the balance of (6900 - 3000) = 3900 can be moved forward or over.

Therefore Norris report implies that an offset against normal income of $3,000 and a NSTCL carry forward of $3,900.