Welcome WorkNoPlay (and thanks Cintrix!) Capital Losses can offset Capital Gains without limit. For instance: 2010 $10,000 capital loss. $3000 offsets wages and other income, $7000 carried forward to 2011. 2011 $10,000 capital gain. $7000 of it is offset by the capital loss carryforward, $3000 of gain remains and will be taxed. So here's to a successful, tax-sheltered 2011!