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Level 1
May 2, 2021
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bad debt write off

  • May 2, 2021
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How do I write off a bad debt in turbo tax.  I am looking for the process to enter the form. 

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Alumni - Champ
May 2, 2021

Exactly what type of bad debt, and was it personal or business?

Level 2
February 16, 2022

Business, A client owes me for unpaid invoices.

AmyC
Level 15
February 16, 2022

If you are a cash basis taxpayer, you don' t. If you are accrual based taxpayer that claimed the income 2 years ago, then you would take it back off provided you can prove your collection efforts.

 

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