Why does having a capital loss from last year 3k increase my tax due?

[wolfmeat]

I changed the amount from -3000 to 0 and may tax due went down.Isn't this backwards. Also why can't I offset my loss? Gain isn't capped.

[gloriah5200]

You are correct.  It does not make sense.

You need to look at other items on your return that could have contributed to the difference.