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I am hoping someone can help..
I have an S-corp client that donated 3 parcels of land to a 501 (c) (3 ) organization . I am not sure exactly how to do this in Lacerte. 3 shareholders, 3 parcels of land . My example below is using the numbers from one of the pieces of land.
I have read that the charitable contribution will flow thru on the K-1 as a separately stated deduction. There is a basis limitation, rest will carryover.
The land has been appraised at about $169, 000 each. The basis of the land on the books is approximately $80,000.00 each. (Using just one piece for an example. ) $80,000 will pass thru to the shareholder on the K-1 as a donation, but limited by basis, rest will carryover for future years.
The appreciation in the property , $89,000.00 (169,000 - $80,000) will pass through to the shareholders and will be available to be claimed on the personal return. The appreciation of the contributed property does not reduce basis.
I hope what I am saying is correct so far.
If it is, I am unsure how to enter this correctly into Lacerte. I need to get the land off the books. It is not on the depreciation schedule, it is in inventory. The S-Corp is a builder and the Land & improvements are in inventory until a house sells. In this case no house , no sale.
Is the $89,000 the separately stated deduction? Does this go on screen 25? If so, how do I show the portion of the donation that is in inventory? Is screen 20 where I put the basis part of the donation?
I am really hoping someone can help. Many Many thanks ...