These two tax breaks, along with more than 4 dozen more, expired at the end of 2013. To date, they have not been extended, but later this year or even in 2015 Congress could reinstate them retroactively to the start of 2014. Look for news about “extender legislation” in the media and follow JKLasser.com for updates.
Rules that limit the deduction of losses from passive activities to income from other passive activities. Passive activities include investment rental operations or businesses in which you do not materially participate.