What do I enter for NOL Carryforward?

Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryforward is when you had a business loss during a year when your deductions were more than your income.

NOL carryforwards arising from 2018 or later are limited to 80% of taxable income before the Qualified Business Income Deduction.

For more detail, see the instructions for Form 172 .

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