I have $6000 investment interest expense between 2018 and carryover from 2017. if I use standard deduction, would it all carryover to next year?

[fanfare]

Review your form 4952 to see if investment interest is being carried over.

[AlanT]

Miscellaneous deductions subject to the 2% limit, including unreimbursed job expenses (reported on Form 2106) have been repealed (taken away) for tax years 2018 – 2025. Affected deductions include:

• Job-search expenses
• Home office†
• Union dues†
• Work-related travel, mileage, and transportation (including DOT per diem)†
• Work-related meals, entertainment, gifts, and lodging†
• Work-related tools and supplies†
• Specialized clothing or uniforms†
• Work-related education†
• Investment fees and expenses
• Safe deposit box rental fees
• Depreciation on computers used for work† or investments
• Membership in professional societies†
• Subscriptions to professional journals or trade magazines†
• Licenses and regulatory fees†
• Malpractice insurance†
• Tax-preparation fees†
• Tax advice fees†
• Educator expenses in excess of $250
• Appraisal fees for casualty losses or donations
• Hobby expenses

[jdc8723]

Thanks for answering.  You are correct, most investment fees and expenses are no longer deductible, but the investment margin/interest expense still is.  And it can be carried over if not used, as shown in form 4952.