how long can i carry forward capital losses 
capital losses can be carried forward indefinitely until fully utilized or exhausted there is no expiration date for capital loss carryovers can capital loss carryovers be used to offset ordinary income yes capital loss carryovers can be used as a deduction against ordinary income or to offset capital gains can i use capital loss carryovers to offset gains from different asset classes yes you can capital losses from one asset class can be used to offset capital gains from another asset class helping to reduce your overall tax liability 