I bought shares for a privately held company which was then acquired by another company. I have proof of purchase of the shares and a letter from the new owner stating that my shares are now worthless, but no other official forms (like a 1099-B). How/where do I report that capital loss in my tax return?
You can enter in TurboTax as an Investment Sale and indicate as Worthless Stock. Follow these steps:
Go to Investments and Savings (1099-B, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-K, Crypto)
1. Let's import your tax info
Enter a different Way
2. OK, let's start with one investment type
Other then Continue
3. Tell us more about this sale
Worthless Stock then Continue
4. Now, enter one sale for WORTHLESS STOCK
Enter the information noting:
Date Saold or disposed 12/31/2024
Proceeds zero (0)
Then Conitnue
5. Let us know if any of these situations apply to this sale
This was a worthless security
Then Continue