Passive activity

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Passive activity

Passive activity is an endeavor which doesn't require or receive an individual's material participation. Owning a property rental, for example, is a passive activity. The characterization of something as a passive activity has important tax consequences; losses resulting from passive activity can't be used to offset gains resulting from active activities.

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