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Tentative Carryback Adjustment Application

IRC §6040(9)

Taxpayers can file for a tentative carryback adjustment of income taxes for a quick refund of taxes paid in prior years due to a net operating loss carryback.

Eligibility

Available to taxpayers with a net operating loss carryback or unused excess profits credit carryback seeking accelerated refunds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Tentative Carryback Adjustment Application?

Available to taxpayers with a net operating loss carryback or unused excess profits credit carryback seeking accelerated refunds.

How does the Tentative Carryback Adjustment Application work?

Taxpayers can file for a tentative carryback adjustment of income taxes for a quick refund of taxes paid in prior years due to a net operating loss carryback.

What law authorizes the Tentative Carryback Adjustment Application?

The Tentative Carryback Adjustment Application is authorized under IRC §6040(9) of the Internal Revenue Code (Title 26, United States Code).

Statutory Text — IRC §6040

Source: Internal Revenue Code, Title 26, United States Code

§ 6040. Cross references(1) For the notice required of persons acting in a fiduciary capacity for taxpayers or for transferees, see sections 6212, 6901(g), and 6903. (2) For application by fiduciary for determination of tax and discharge from personal liability therefor, see section 2204. (3) For the notice required of taxpayers for redetermination of taxes claimed as credits, see sections 905(c) and 2016. (4) For exemption certificates required to be furnished to employers by employees, see section 3402(f)(2), (3), (4), and (5). (5) For receipts, constituting information returns, required to be furnished to employees, see section 6051. [(6) Repealed. Pub. L. 89–44, title III, § 305(b), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 148] (7) For information required with respect to the redemption of stamps, see section 6805. (8) For the statement required to be filed by a corporation expecting a net operating loss carryback or unused excess profits credit carryback, see section 6164. (9) For the application, which a taxpayer may file for a tentative carryback adjustment of income taxes, see section 6411. (Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 744, § 6037; renumbered § 6038, Pub. L. 85–866, title I, § 64(c), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1656; renumbered § 6039, Pub. L. 86–780, § 6(a), Sept. 14, 1960, 74 Stat. 1014; renumbered § 6040, Pub. L. 88–272, title II, § 221(b)(1), Feb. 26, 1964, 78 Stat. 73; amended Pub. L. 89–44, title III, § 305(b), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 148; Pub. L. 91–614, title I, § 101(d)(2), Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1837.) Editorial Notes Amendments1970—Par. (2). Pub. L. 91–614 substituted “fiduciary” for “executor”. 1965—Par. (6). Pub. L. 89–44 struck out par. (6) which cross referred to section 4234 of this title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of 1970 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 91–614 applicable with respect to decedents dying after Dec. 31, 1970, see section 101(j) of Pub. L. 91–614, set out as a note under section 2032 of this title. Effective Date of 1965 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 89–44 applicable with respect to admissions, services, and uses after noon, Dec. 31, 1965, see section 701(b)(1) of Pub. L. 89–44, set out as a note under section 4291 of this title.