Can I deduct stock losses?

We had an initial investment of $12,500 on real estate holding shares, but they were liquidated for much less. Can we deduct this loss?

Investors & landlords

Yes, and you can do so in the below area:

Type in investment sales in the search box, top right of your screen, then click the magnifying glass
Click the jump to investment sales link in the search results
Follow to prompts and online instructions