Capital loss carryover worksheet

I had xx,xxx capital loss carryover in 2016, which includes the loss from previous year 2015 as well. 

For the year 2017,  I had yy,yyy profit. Now, I mention xx,xxx carryover loss in short term from 2016. 

I was under the assumption that we can claim only 3k loss per year. But turbo tax software is giving me a refund based on those losses. I want to do the right thing and dont want to have an audit for no mistake of mine. 

Can someone please advise