Answer:
Dorsett's net operating loss for Year 8 is $41,800.
Explanation:
From the question, we have:
Amount by which deductions exceeding gross income = $56,800
Net operating loss deduction (carryover from Year 7) = $15,000
Dividends received deduction = $6,800
In order to calculate Dorsett's net operating loss for Year 8, the dividends received deduction of $6,800 has to be fully allowed but the net operating loss deduction (carryover from Year 7) of $15,000 wouldn't be not allowed.
Therefore, we have:
Dorsett's net operating loss for Year 8 = Amount by which deductions exceeding gross income - Net operating loss deduction (carryover from Year 7) = $56,800 - $15,000 = $41,800
