Hal_Al
Level 15

Deductions & credits

Do not try to find a 1099-S entry point. The sale of timber is considered a capital gain.

In TurboTax (TT), enter at:
- Federal Taxes tab (Personal in  Home & Business)

 - Wages & Income

Scroll down to:

-Investment Income

   -Stocks, mutual funds, Bonds, Other (Timber is other)

Select "No financial institution". Answer no when asked if you got a 1099-B.

Cost basis for timber is usually zero. Timber basis is not the cost of the property. 

For a discussion on Timber Basis, see https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/FNR/FNR_FAQ_2.pdf

Reference:http://www.timbertax.org/developments/Federal%20Income%20Tax%20on%20Timber-%20A%20Quick%20Guide%20fo...

TT FAQ timber https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/where-do-i-enter-income-from-a-timber-sale...

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