In 2017, Rusk Corporation has a net operating loss of $10,000 that Rusk may only carry forward. In 2018, Rusk has a net operating loss of $12,000. In 2019, Rusk generates taxable income of $15,000. Rusk must first use the $10,000 2017 NOL leaving taxable income of $5,000. Rusk may use $4,000 ($5,000 x 80% limit) of the 2018 NOL and will report taxable income of $1,000 for 2019.  Question : How much is the remaining 2018 net operating loss that may be carried forward indefinitely, subject to 80% income limit each year?

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In 2017, Rusk Corporation has a net operating loss of $10,000 that Rusk may only carry forward. In 2018, Rusk has a net operating loss of $12,000. In 2019, Rusk generates taxable income of $15,000.

Rusk must first use the $10,000 2017 NOL leaving taxable income of $5,000. Rusk may use $4,000 ($5,000 x 80% limit) of the 2018 NOL and will report taxable income of $1,000 for 2019. 

Question : How much is the remaining 2018 net operating loss that may be carried forward indefinitely, subject to 80% income limit each year? 

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