How do you realize a loss on stock that you cant sell?

I want to liquidate some stock that have gone so low as to no longer be listed on the stock exchange, so that I can deduct them from my taxes. Since I cant sell them what can I do?

A nobody2018-08-16T18:11:45Z

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You should contact your brokerage firm you purchased the stock from give them the name of the stock and ask for a quote.

If your with a major firm they will either buy the stock from you at "a $1.00 for the lot", they will send you a notice "no quoted market for the stock". Either one of these will get you an accepted IRS write-off.

Depending on the amount of the loss, if it's not a material item, just take the loss. Be prepared to demonstrate that there was no quoted market for the stock.

tiescore2018-08-21T15:06:49Z

Call your broker, most will do some transaction where they effectively buy it off you for a buck (or less) so you can book the loss.

Anonymous2018-08-17T01:11:43Z

No clue

Eva2018-08-16T18:08:12Z

You have to get a letter from a stockbroker saying they're worthless.

The Oracle of Omigod2018-08-16T17:25:33Z

Claim them as zero worth. If the IRS disagrees, pay your taxes "in kind" with the stock certificates.

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