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Can You Write Off Stock Option and RSU Losses?
Short answer: Yes if you sell shares below the value already taxed as wages; the difference is a capital loss.
Use the adjusted basis from your supplemental statement, not the 1099-B's zero basis.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
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Stock option and RSU losses
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Personal Tax Deductions
Yes if you sell shares below the value already taxed as wages; the difference is a capital loss.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
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Yes if you sell shares below the value already taxed as wages; the difference is a capital loss. Use the adjusted basis from your supplemental statement, not the 1099-B's zero basis.
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