Capital Loss Tax Deduction: How to Offset Gains, Reduce Income, and Carry Forward Losses in 2026
The IRS lets you use investment losses to cut your tax bill – but the rules for how, when, and how much are more specific than most investors realize. Capital losses can offset capital gains dollar-for-dollar, reduce ordinary income by up to $3,000 per year, and carry forward indefinitely. Get this tax deduction rules right









