Loss Carryforward
Definition
Tax provision allowing unused business or capital losses to be applied against future profits, reducing tax liability in profitable years.
In Context
F&O traders and startup founders commonly use this. Business losses carry forward 8 years; capital losses carry forward 8 years. Must file ITR on time in the loss year — even if no income — to claim carryforward in future years.
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