TestingIntl
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Balance sheet not in balance

Me and a partner just started a small business last year.  We have not taken any dispersals because we are not making money yet.   My balance sheet will not balance and I cant figure out why.  Please HELP!

 

Information from Schedule L in Turbotax Business:

Beginning of tax year:

Buildings and other assets:  $39,908

Accumulated depreciation:  $16,348

 

End of Year:

Buildings and other assets:  $39,908

Accumulated depreciation:  $23,441

 

Total Assets:  Beginning of year:  $23,560; End of year:  $16,467

 

Loan from shareholders:  

Beginning of year: $0

End of year: $3000 (loaned to company mid-year)

 

Retained Earnings:  (-$1,936)

 

Capital and Retained Earnings:  $1,064

 

Balance sheet out by:  Beginning of year =$23,560;  End of year = $15,403