I need to write off inventory I have from a direct sales business I terminated last year. Where should that go?

[DianeC958]

Any unsold inventory you have when you terminate your business can be taken as a deduction if you give it to a charity.  

You cannot deduct it as a business expense since it was not sold.

If you have enough to Itemize you deductions, mortgage paid, property taxes paid, state income tax paid, medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of your total income and charitable contributions, this is the best way to receive a deduction for the unsold inventory.

@shannahd20