I relinquished my worthless securities on E*TRADE, but they are not listed on Form 1099. How can I claim the losses from this sale, and which form should I use?

JQ25 · ‎March 28, 2025

Are there any specific rules or requirements I need to be aware of when reporting worthless securities for tax purposes?

AmyC

Follow these steps:

You will go to the federal income section.
Locate investment income
Select Stocks, crypto, bond, other
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AmyC

They will be reported on sch D provided you meet the requirements. Full instructions and requirements for how to write off your loss from worthless stock can be found at Losses (Homes, Stocks, Other Property) 1 - IRS

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JQ25

Thanks @AmyC , I'm filing online. Where can I find Schedule D ?

AmyC

Follow these steps:

You will go to the federal income section.
Locate investment income
Select Stocks, crypto, bond, other
Enter your information

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

JQ25

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I relinquished my worthless securities on E*TRADE, but they are not listed on Form 1099. How can I claim the losses from this sale, and which form should I use?