You can deduct this as a capital loss, in the Investment Income category under Stocks, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other. On the screen Choose the type of investment you sold, select Everything Else. Then proceed to enter the information about your franchise fees.
The costs you had in your attempt to acquire
or begin a specific business are capital expenses and you can them as a capital loss.
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