Can a loss from a securities investment that went into receivership be used to write off capital gains?

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Can a loss from a securities investment that went into receivership be used to write off capital gains?

It would be a capital loss and capital losses offset capital gains.

You would report the loss in the tax year the stock became worthless.

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