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Level 4
posted Feb 8, 2021 10:34:42 AM

Insurance proceeds

I received insurance proceeds for damage to my business vehicle but I chose not repair it, and I did not replace the vehicle as it is still totally functional. Where do I report these proceeds in the TT forms, as I assume they are taxable?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 8, 2021 12:22:11 PM

If you pocketed the proceeds then this is reportable as miscellaneous income because the intent was never to fully repair the vehicle. 

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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 8, 2021 11:31:17 AM

No, you do not have to report this as taxable income. 

 

You would only report this on your tax return if the insurance company paid more than what the car was worth (the fair market value). However, it is safe to assume this is not the case since your car is still functional and did not get totaled. 

Level 4
Feb 8, 2021 11:56:37 AM

Thank you for the quick response, but please understand that I pocketed the cash and made no repairs. If that’s not taxable as miscellaneous income, is it perhaps a basis adjustment to the damaged vehicle? 

Expert Alumni
Feb 8, 2021 12:22:11 PM

If you pocketed the proceeds then this is reportable as miscellaneous income because the intent was never to fully repair the vehicle. 

Level 4
Feb 8, 2021 12:31:31 PM

Thank you, that's what I was assuming. And I can see that TT put the amount on Line 6 of Schedule C as expected.