08/31/2026
A capital loss doesn’t necessarily end with the sale. If your losses exceed your gains, the unused amount may carry forward and help offset gains in future years.
Our latest blog explains how capital loss carryovers work, why they can be easy to overlook, and how they may factor into decisions like rebalancing your portfolio, diversifying a concentrated position, or selling an appreciated investment.
What happens to a capital loss you can't use this year? We explain how capital loss carryovers may offset future gains, and where they can get lost.