Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2012
Publication Source
Journal of Taxation
Abstract
Hundreds of thousands of corporations report net operating loss (NOL) carryovers every year.1 Corporations, with the benefit of NOL rules, may turn disappointing losses into favorable tax results. During economic recovery, corporations are in better position to fully utilize the benefits of NOLs generated in prior years. NOL usage is not without peril, however. Corporations should carefully monitor corporate ownership changes to ensure that NOLs are not lost to the NOL trafficking rules. Under the NOL trafficking rules, excessive shareholder turnover triggers substantial NOL limitations. Unfortunately, corporations are not in control of their shareholder turnover, and therefore not in complete control of their NOLs. To maintain NOL control, corporate tax planning may utilize defensive tactics found in corporate law, including an NOL poison pill plan. This article discusses the motivations, benefits and consequences of NOL poison pill plans.
Inclusive pages
1-12
ISBN/ISSN
0022-4863
Document Version
Published Version
Copyright
Copyright © 2012, Warren, Gorham & Lamont for Tax Research Group
Publisher
Warren, Gorham & Lamont for Tax Research Group
Volume
117
Peer Reviewed
yes
eCommons Citation
Webber, Sarah J. and Davis-Nozemack, Karie, "NOL Poison Pills: Using Corporate Law for Tax Purposes" (2012). Accounting Faculty Publications. 57.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/acc_fac_pub/57
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Comments
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