Taxpayers are often surprised to learn that some losses may not be netted against gains in the current tax year. This is often due to the passive activity loss and material participation rules. The IRS National Office addressed these rules in TAM 20163…
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Real Estate Professionals Are Subject to Material Participation Rules
Most individuals who invest in real estate to generate rental income hate the passive activity loss rules. These rules often prevent real estate investors from benefiting from the otherwise generous deductions that are associated with real estate. In G…