Hal_Al
Level 15

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Yes, yours is a common situation.  The carryover is essentially loss (goes unused) for lack of other income. But the balance does continue to carry over.   The ultimate is: the entire carryover is wiped when you die.  Even on your final return, for the year of your death, your net capital loss deduction is limited to $3000. Anything in excess is simply loss.