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Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 63, Net Operating Loss (NOL) — Carryforward Rules
Published: June 29, 2026
Duration: 3:14
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- Post-2017 Net Operating Losses (NOLs) have an indefinite carryforward period but generally cannot be carried back.
- The deduction for post-2017 NOLs is limited to 80% of the taxable income in the carryover year, calculated before the NOL deduction itself.
- Pre-2018 NOLs follow older rules: a 2-year carryback and a 20-year c...