short-term is used before long-term. there is a capital loss worksheet that you should be able to review if all the fees, if any, have been paid.
Pairing may not be necessary because there may be netting
STCL and LTCG. first they are netted if a net loss it's short-term if a net gain it's long-term
both losses - short-term used first but if it's less than the allowable capital loss deduction long-term are then used
STCG and LTCL first they are netted if a net loss it's long term if a net gain it's short-term
