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Question: What does "Section 1256 contract net losses can be carried back three years" mean?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1256_Contract 

 

I don't quite understand it, could someone please explain it in plain language with example. For example, if I have section 1256 contract net loss of $30,000 this year (just an example), how does it affect my tax return. Particularly I don't understand "carried back...".

 

I understand that: if I have capital loss of $30,000, then I can claim $3000 every year. And I can carry the loss forward to next 10 years.