Entity tax compliance and reporting
Area 2: Entity Tax Compliance (30-40%)
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Topics
- NOL rules and carryover provisions
- Consolidated return mechanics
- Multi-entity compliance coordination
Study Frameworks
NOL Utilization — Pre-TCJA vs. Post-TCJA Rules
Was the net operating loss generated in a tax year beginning before January 1, 2018?
Yes
Pre-TCJA NOL — 2-year carryback (or election to waive), 20-year carryforward, can offset 100% of taxable income
No
Was the NOL generated in tax years 2018, 2019, or 2020?
Yes
CARES Act exception — 5-year carryback allowed, can offset 100% of taxable income in carryback years
No
Post-TCJA NOL (2021+) — no carryback, indefinite carryforward, limited to 80% of taxable income (before NOL deduction)