I missed applying Capital Loss Carryover in last year’s filing; am I able to apply it to this year?

[MarilynG1]

You should Amend your 2018 Return to claim the loss, especially if it would make a difference in your Refund, as you can't add that amount to this year's return. 

If you are claiming a Carryover Loss of $3,000 a year, you could subtract that amount from your 2017 Carryover amount (that should have been claimed in 2018) and enter the carryover balance in your 2019 return.

Click this link for info about Skipping Carryover Losses .

[cjtroxclair]

Thanks - in order to amend the 2018 Return and claim the loss there, how can I do so? In the past, I have used a Sch D form to account for carryover. 

[MarilynG1]

Yes, you are correct.  There is a 'Schedule D Worksheet' where your Carryover Loss appears, then is carried over to Schedule D, line 7 or 15.

Type 'capital loss carryover' in the Search area, then 'Jump to capital loss carryover' to get there.