Ev_G
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04-19-2022
10:49 PM
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I am working on a farm tax return. Would cattle purchased be an expense or would the cattle be an asset? If so, would it be depreciable?
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itonewbie
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04-20-2022
06:28 AM
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I don't do farm returns but I'd think the answer would depend on whether the cattle is held primarily for sale to customers. If it is, that's part of the inventory without depreciation. If it's not, depreciation may then be taken. But I understand there are also special rules.
Have you checked out Pub 225?
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jeffmcpa2010
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04-20-2022
08:09 AM
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Breeding Cattle are "normally" depreciable assets. Feeder cattle would "normally" be inventory.
