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Where to enter a prior year capital loss carryover in the individual return

Desktop · Written guide Content date 1 min read

To enter a capital loss carryover from a prior year in the individual tax return (Form 1040) in Tax Processors Plus Desktop, from the Main Menu of the tax return select:

  • Income
  • Capital Gain/Loss (Sch D)
  • Other button
  • Short Term Loss Carryover from 20xx
    Long Term Loss Carryover from 20xx - Enter the short-term and/or long-term amount being carried over from the prior year (no minus sign is needed).

Additional Information: 

IRS: Capital Carryover Worksheet

Schedule D - Other Menu