Under section 469, losses and credits
from passive activities, to the extent they exceed passive income
(or, in the case of credits, the tax attributable to met passive
income), are not allowed. Form 8810 is used by personal service
corporations and closely held corporations to figure the passive
activity loss and credits allowed and the amount of loss and credit
to be reported on their tax return.
US Code:
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USC 469 Name of Law: Passive activity losses and credits
limited
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