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Level 15
Level 15

Investors & landlords

Yes, after you are married your wife's capital loss carryover from her previous single tax return will carry over to your joint tax return. The following statement appears in both IRS Publication 544, page 54, and Publication 550, page 101.


"If you and your spouse once filed separate returns and are now filing a joint return, combine your separate capital loss carryovers."