You purchased inventory for your business. If you didn't know you have a business and you are the sole proprietor, you have a Sch C.
Things to know:
- Generally, a flip is a short term holding
- It is taxed as ordinary income and because it is from inventory for a business
- it is subject to self-employment tax on the gains, What is the self-employment tax?
- You will deduct the cost of the inventory when sold along with the expenses to remodel
A flip is not a rental so good job asking.
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