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tecia96
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Can I deduct the purchase price of a retired racehorse to train, and then resell?

 
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WillK
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Can I deduct the purchase price of a retired racehorse to train, and then resell?

No, you would log the racehorse as an asset (purchase price) and then depreciate the horse time. You could deduct any expenses associated with the care and training of the horse. 

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