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Q: What is IRS Form 461?
A: IRS Form 461, Limitation on Business Losses, is a form used to calculate and determine the amount of business losses that can be deducted on an individual or partnership tax return.
Q: Who needs to file IRS Form 461?
A: Individuals or partnerships that have business losses and are looking to claim deductions for those losses on their tax return may need to file IRS Form 461.
Q: What does IRS Form 461 help determine?
A: IRS Form 461 helps determine the allowable amount of business losses that can be deducted based on certain limitations set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Q: What are the limitations on business losses?
A: The limitations on business losses include factors such as the individual or partnership's total income, the type of business losses incurred, and the individuals' or partnerships' basis and at-risk amounts.
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