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posted May 31, 2019 5:33:35 PM

Where do I enter client gifts

I'm a realtor. Where do I enter client gifts and networking meals and food.

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Level 2
May 31, 2019 5:33:36 PM

Please follow the instructions below to your expenses:

1.       Log in to TurboTax.

2.       On the left side of your screen, click the "Business" tab.

3.       Click the "Business Income & Expenses" sub-tab that appears below the "Business" tab.

4.       Click the blue "I'll choose what I work on" button on the right.

5.       Click the blue "Update" button in the "Business Income & Expenses" section at the top.

6.       Click "Edit" next to the business you need to enter this information for.

7.       Click "Update" next to the "Business Expenses - Other Common Business Expenses" section.

8.       Click "Start" next to the "Meals and Entertainment" section to enter the cost of meals. 

9.       Click "Start" next to the "Other Miscellaneous Expenses" section to enter the cost of gifts.

10.   Follow the interview process to input your information.

Let me know if you need additional assistance.


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Level 2
May 31, 2019 5:33:36 PM

Please follow the instructions below to your expenses:

1.       Log in to TurboTax.

2.       On the left side of your screen, click the "Business" tab.

3.       Click the "Business Income & Expenses" sub-tab that appears below the "Business" tab.

4.       Click the blue "I'll choose what I work on" button on the right.

5.       Click the blue "Update" button in the "Business Income & Expenses" section at the top.

6.       Click "Edit" next to the business you need to enter this information for.

7.       Click "Update" next to the "Business Expenses - Other Common Business Expenses" section.

8.       Click "Start" next to the "Meals and Entertainment" section to enter the cost of meals. 

9.       Click "Start" next to the "Other Miscellaneous Expenses" section to enter the cost of gifts.

10.   Follow the interview process to input your information.

Let me know if you need additional assistance.


Level 1
Apr 11, 2020 10:54:43 AM

Following your instructions I did not see Meals & Entertainment. I do see the Misc Expense section. However, here is my question:

I sent 22 clients a Christmas gift @$34.99 each. This included the shipping but not the tax. The tax was $2.37 each. The total cost was $822.11. Do I enter the total cost in the Misc. Exp. section or do I list each client separately, but only $25. each? Thanks for your response.