Other Passive Activities on Form 8582

[cpr1955]

I inherited a client. He leases pasture land. He has a passive loss carryforward of about $85,000. The prior CPA classified it as "Other Passive Activities" for Form 8582 purposes. I want to be consistent in the treatment of the activity. ATX shows the carryforward in the Rental Real Estate section and I can't figure out how to tell ATX to show it in Other Passive Activities. Any help?

[Abby Normal]

Just go with the way ATX does it. The IRS doesn't compare years and bottom line is the same anyway. Besides, I think the prior CPA was wrong.

[cpr1955]

I agree that the prior CPA was wrong. Some preparers just go too far in towing the line.