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Carryback - Tax Loss Carryback

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Definition:

A carryback is a provision that allows an individual or a business to use a net operating loss in one year to offset a profit in one or more previous years. This provision is also called a tax loss carryback.

Another similar provision is a tax loss carry forward, which allows a business to offset tax losses in the current year against profits in years in the future.

Also Known As: This provision is also called a tax loss carryback.

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