"Request for Removal of Worthless Securities Form", send it to your broker, and they will issue a loss on your monthly statement for the amount that you've invested.
There is nothing to worry about with the IRS, as it is a total loss if you can't sell. If your stock does get a bid again someday, and you sell the stock for a gain, which you would since your new cost basis is zero if you requested your broker for a "WSF" and had them execute it, then you have to report that gain as income
See below for IRS website for more info--->
IRS Reminds Taxpayers They Can Use Stock Losses to Reduce Taxes
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=103509,00.html
Next is just general info--->
Capital Gains from Trading and Investing
http://www.armencomp.com/tax-topics/capital-gains
The aforementioned is my opinion only and should not be considered professional advice, but rather a discussion only for information purposes.
I would strongly suggest that you contact an individual with a professional designation under law, such as CPA, CFP etc for matters regarding securities and taxation.
Best of luck.
funmaxus
Not compensated in any manner for research and/or posts. Information should be construed as information only for discussion purposes. Always conduct your own dd. Just my opinion
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