An ordinary loss for income tax purposes is a type of loss that can be deductible against ordinary income. This is usually more beneficial to an individual taxpayer compared to a capital loss, which has limitations on deductibility.
Ordinary deduction treatment for certain individuals and partnerships on the sales of stock or in cases of bankruptcy, allowing for ordinary loss treatment up to specific limits.
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