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Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Capital Gains and Losses
How to report bad debts. Deduct nonbusiness bad debts as short-term capital losses on Form 8949. Make sure...
Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Loss on Deposits
Nonbusiness bad debt. If you do not choose to deduct the loss as a casualty loss or as an ordinary loss, you...
Publication 334 - Tax Guide for Small Business (For Individuals Who Use Schedule C or C-EZ) - Business Expenses
Bad Debts. If someone owes you money you cannot collect, you have a bad debt. There are two kinds of bad debts,...
Publication 529 - Miscellaneous Deductions - Miscellaneous Deductions
Business Bad Debt. A business bad debt is a loss from a debt created or acquired in your trade or business....
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FAQ - Capital Gains, Losses, Sale of Home
I own stock which became worthless last year. Is this a bad debt? How do I report my loss? If you own securities,...
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Tax Topic 453
Bad Debt Deduction. If someone owes you money that you cannot collect, you may have a bad debt. For a discussion...
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