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posted Mar 21, 2024 5:58:06 AM

Inventory

I have inventory that didn't sell. Where do I put that on the TurboTax program 

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Expert Alumni
Mar 21, 2024 6:48:46 AM

It should be in  your remaining inventory balance.

 

If you go into the business section of TurboTax,  you will be able to select Start next to Inventory/COGS.  Then you will select Yes, I have inventory, then it will ask you for your beginning and ending inventory.  Your ending inventory, remains on your books until it is sold.  

Level 15
Mar 21, 2024 8:37:52 AM

The IRS has rules for inventory. What method did you adopt when starting your business cost, lower of cost or market, other?

 

 

cost - you are stuck the only legit method is to dispose of the items then they are no longer in your inventory so you get the write-off.

lower of cost or market, the items can be written down to salvage value. 

other can't say.