Can You Deduct a Loss for Your Worthless Gm Stock?

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One of the many spectacular failures of 2009 was General Motors. Unbelievably, GM went from one of the most important companies and stocks in the nation to a penny stock. GM got a bailout, but its shareholders didn't.

With tax time at hand, you may be wondering if you can write off your GM losses on your 2009 income tax return.

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Can You Deduct a Loss for Your Worthless Gm Stock?

If your GM stock is worthless, can you take a loss for a worthless security? In short, the answer is no. You have to sell it in order to recognize a loss. Sell it, you say? But it's worthless. Isn't it?

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