These regulations provide for a joint
election to have the regulations apply to certain bankruptcy cases.
In a chapter 7 case, the written consent of the trustee must be
obtained. In chapter 11 case, the election must be in the
reorganization plan or in a court order.
US Code:
26
USC 469 Name of Law: Passive activity losses and credits
limited
US Code: 26
USC 465 Name of Law: Deductions limited to amount at risk
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