Yes, the tax treatment is the same in 2020.
If you are an individual and your attempt to go into business is not successful, the expenses you had in trying to establish yourself in business are capital expenses and you can deduct them as a capital loss.
See Where do I enter a capital gain or loss? - TurboTax
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