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Re: Jacob-03 post# 1494

Wednesday, 02/15/2017 5:06:18 PM

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 5:06:18 PM

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You have to file a Worthless Securities Authorization Form.

All brokers have something similar - here is the etrade form.

https://content.etrade.com/etrade/customer/invest/Worthless_Securities.pdf

"Use this form if you want to relinquish a worthless security you hold and to authorize E*TRADE Securities or it’s affiliates, to sell the security for a $0.01 for the lot."

This shows the loss in your account so you can use the loss for taxes.

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