How to Sell Delisted Shares

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Research the company and its performance.. Read reports and estimates from stock analysts.. Find out why the company was delisted.

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1

Research the company and its performance.

Step 1

Research the company and its performance.

2

Read reports and estimates from stock analysts.

Step 2

Read reports and estimates from stock analysts.

3

Find out why the company was delisted.

Step 3

Find out why the company was delisted.

4

Watch what other investors are doing.

Step 4

Watch what other investors are doing.

5

Decide what you want to get out of the stock.

Step 5

Decide what you want to get out of the stock.

6

Choose a broker.

Step 6

Choose a broker.

7

Define your order for your broker-dealer.

Step 7

Define your order for your broker-dealer.

8

Confirm the trade.

Step 8

Confirm the trade.

9

Settle the trade.

Step 9

Settle the trade.

10

Find out the company's status.

Step 10

Find out the company's status.

11

Talk to your broker.

Step 11

Talk to your broker.

12

Report the sale on Form 8949.

Step 12

Report the sale on Form 8949.

13

Use Schedule D to summarize your capital gains and losses.

Step 13

Use Schedule D to summarize your capital gains and losses.

14

Claim a deduction for your loss on your taxes.

Step 14

Claim a deduction for your loss on your taxes.

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