itonewbie
Level 15

There is no ambiguity around this and PS will handled it correctly.  If you look at §1.1211-1(b)(2), you will see that it won't reduce the taxable income to below zero (even though it may appear on Line 6 that the entire $3,000 is being allowed on the return for no tax benefit).

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