cost basis for selling tickets/1099-k

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April 5, 2023
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I have season tickets for a couple of sports. I sell at least half of the tickets to make a few bucks. I received an expected 1099-K. My question; Do I have a cost basis of the original cost (that I paid) for the gain/profit on the sales? For example, my cost for a ticket is $100 and then I sell the ticket for $200. My gain/profit I end up reporting would be $100?

thanks

JulieS

Yes, your cost basis would be what you paid for the tickets. In this scenario that would be $100.

If you had to pay any fees to buy or sell the tickets, that would be added to your basis as well.

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Goalie79

Where do you enter the cost basis for the season tickets? The 1099K needs to be offset by the costs correct? I am not a ticket broker, just sold the seats occasionally.

ShirlynW

I understand that you are not a ticket broker, but to enter the cost of the tickets, you will have to enter the 1099-K under Self-employed Income. Under the Expense category, select "Inventory." Here you will enter the price of the tickets. That will offset the 1099-K.

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