ok, thanks. One more question. If it transferred the carry over, then does it automatically apply either the gains from 2018, and/or the $3000 min. deduction? O...

Yes, I am using 2018 CD version. I don't recall if such message exits. However, it does gave me a comparison 2017 vs 2018, which I would assumed it found the 20...

I used 2017 CD version last year, I had to enter $3000 to apply mycarry over lost from 2016 and still have plenty left over. Based on your response, Turbo 2018 ...