ehkmcveh
New Member

I have capital gains on my 2017 tax return, I had capital losses from 2015, how do I claim those losses against my gains in 2017?

 

Investors and rental owners

To apply your 2015 capital loss to your 2017 capital gain.

  • Use the Find button in the upper right to search and select Losses.
  • From the screen that appears, check the option Net Capital Loss Carry Forward and click Continue.
  • On the following screen enter the amount of your 2015 loss.

Once you have entered the loss, you have the option to apply the entire amount or a portion on the screen that follows.