You can probably deduct it as you'd normally do for losses. I'm not sure whether you can just write the whole thing off. I'm far from being a tax expert. For that, you should ask your tax preparer, if you have one. Your broker might be able to tell you, too, though naturally they don't want to accept any liability. A tax expert would be better.
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