You can write it off as a loss in the year it becomes totally worthless. That would depend on the facts and circumstances surrounding its viability. I suggest you accumulate whatever documentation you can supporting it being worthless to support that determination before you deduct it on your tax return. The fact that the business is still legally open may or may not mean the stock is worthless.
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