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January 31, 2024
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Where do enter cattle purchased to breed and then sell?

  • January 31, 2024
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I typically purchase heifers, breed them, then sell as bred heifers the same year. However, due to market conditions I will be selling the  2023-purchased bred heifers in 2024 (but before they calve). Do I need to enter the 2023 purchase price somewhere (i.e., enter them as an asset and depreciate them), or can I just report this cost basis when I sell them (2024 taxes)?

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DawnC
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January 31, 2024

You can report the purchase cost during the year you sell the cattle (next year).   For a full explanation, please see Valerie and Melanie's explanation linked here.  

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