1. TF.07.042 Currently, a net operating loss can be carried forward only (no carryback exists). True False 2. TF.08.006 The maximum cost recovery method for all personal property under MACRS is 150% declining balance True False 3. DRILL business and nonbusiness bad debts Tax Drill - Business and Nonbusiness Bad Debts Complete the following statements regarding business and nonbusiness bad debts. bad debt is a debt unrelated to the taxpayer's trade or business either when it was created or when it became worthless. The use to which the borrowed funds are put by the debtor A bad debt is deductible as an ordinary loss in the year incurred, whereas a bad debt is always treated as a short-term capital loss. Although no deduction is allowed when a bad debt is partially worthless, the taxpayer is entitled to deduct the net amount of the loss upon final settlement. The nonbusiness bad debt provisions applicable to corporations. salaries, Interest, dividends) that can be sheltered from tax as a result of business losses 4. TF.07.040 The purpose of the excess business loss rules is to limit the amount of nonbusiness income (e. True False 5. TF.08.002 The basis of cost recovery property must be reduced by at least the cost recovery allowable. True False 6. TF.06.030 If a taxpayer operates an illegal business, no deductions are permitted. True False 7. TF.06.001 Deductions are allowed unless a specific provision in the tax law provides otherwise. True False