In 2018, Bluebird Corporation had net income from operations of $100,000. Further, Bluebird recognized a long-term capital gain of $30,000, and a short-term capital loss of $45,000. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Bluebird Corporation will have taxable income in 2018 of $100,000 and will have a net capital loss of $15,000 that can be carried back 3 years and forward 5 years.
B) Bluebird Corporation may use the capital loss to offset the capital gain and must carry the net capital loss of $15,000 forward five years as a short-term capital loss.
C) Bluebird Corporation may deduct $33,000 of the capital loss in 2018 and may carry forward the remainder of the capital loss indefinitely to offset capital gains.
D) Bluebird Corporation will have taxable income in 2018 of $85,000.
E) None of the above.

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Long-term capital gains are taxed at a lower rate than short-term capital losses. Therefore, Bluebird Corporation will have a net capital loss of $15,000 that can be carried back 3 years and forward 5 years.

In 2018, Bluebird Corporation Had Net Income from Operations of $100,000