A loss on business or investment property which is abandoned is deductible as an ordinary loss to the extent of the property's adjusted basis on the date of abandonment.

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This is true according to IRS guidelines. The abandoned property can be written off as an ordinary loss on the tax return to the extent of its basis or its fair market value at the time of abandonment, whichever is less.

A Loss on Business or Investment Property Which Is Abandoned